Psychological First Aid for Children

• 2020

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• Anne Sophie Dybdal

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This video is about psychological first aid (PFA) for children., part of a six-session module that teaches how to help kids in crisis. PFA involves giving care and support without being intrusive, helping meet basic needs, and connecting people to services. It's not professional counseling but something anyone can do. The sessions cover children's reactions to crises, identifying those who need help, and using techniques like "look, listen, link." It also emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural differences in communication and knowing when to refer children for more specialized care if needed.

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Focus Area: Trauma

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Child Behavior Disorders; Child, Preschool; Crisis Intervention; Emergency Services, Psychiatric; First Aid; Mental Health; Mental Health Services; Stress Disorders, Traumatic

Institutions: United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

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