Description

This training merges trauma-informed care and Psychological First Aid (PFA) to equip participants with skills to support youth facing mental health challenges. Learn to address trauma, grief, and substance abuse while applying PFA’s 5 core principles to help manage disaster-related stress. Emphasis will be placed on school- and clinic-based mental health programs that foster resilience, recovery, and positive growth among young individuals.

Target Audience

This training is designed for educators, healthcare providers, policymakers, parents, and community leaders involved in youth mental health advocacy and support.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this training, you will be able to:

Understand the Core Principles of Psychological First Aid (PFA): Participants will be able to identify and explain the five core principles of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and how they apply to supporting individuals following a traumatic event.
Apply PFA Techniques to Assist Children and Youth in Crisis: Participants will learn how to effectively apply PFA techniques to help children and youth manage disaster-related stress and emotional responses.
Utilize External Tools and Resources for Enhanced Support: Participants will be introduced to various external tools and resources that can complement PFA, enabling them to provide additional support for individuals and communities in distress.
Promote Resilience and Recovery Through PFA Interventions: Participants will gain insights into the critical role of PFA in fostering resilience and facilitating recovery in crisis situations, equipping them to better assist those affected by trauma.
Understand the Impact of Trauma on Youth Development and Academic Success: Participants will be able to identify how trauma affects youth development and academic performance, including the emergence of unhealthy coping mechanisms.
Recognize Barriers to Learning, Including Grief and Substance Abuse: Participants will learn to assess the impact of grief, substance abuse, and other barriers that impede student learning and overall well-being.
Apply Trauma-Informed Strategies to Address Youth Mental Health Challenges: Participants will gain practical strategies for addressing trauma, grief, and substance abuse through school- and clinic-based mental health programs, supporting youth in overcoming these challenges.
Foster Resilience and Positive Growth in Students through Mental Health Programs: Participants will be able to implement school- and clinic-based mental health programs designed to foster resilience, promote healthy coping mechanisms, and support positive developmental growth among young individuals.