After Hurricanes Helene and Milton: A Just-in-Time Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training for Mental Health Professionals

After Hurricanes Helene and Milton: A Just-in-Time Psychological First Aid (PFA) Training for Mental Health Professionals

Presented by Robin H. Gurwitch, PhD and Jami M. Furr, PhD

Sponsored by the Palm Region

Virtual Only

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Discuss the purpose of Psychological First Aid (PFA) after hurricanes.
2. Identify who can provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) after hurricanes.
3. Discuss the importance of self-care for the PFA-provider.

Approved for 4 hours of general continuing education credits

Course Level: Intermediate and Introductory

Course Description

A Just-in-Time Psychological First Aid (PFA) training will be conducted focusing specifically on the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton. PFA is an evidence-informed modular approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families in the immediate aftermath of disaster and terrorism. PFA is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by traumatic events and to foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping. Principles and techniques of PFA meet four basic standards. They are: 1) consistent with research evidence on risk and resilience following trauma; 2) applicable and practical in field settings; 3) appropriate for developmental levels across the lifespan; and 4) culturally informed and delivered in a flexible manner. The PFA training will provide participants the knowledge and skills necessary to use PFA in the aftermath of disasters/terrorism with survivors.

Fees: Free for FPA Members and Non-FPA members

Refund Policy: 48 hours advance notice/No refund for same day cancellation

Registration: www.flapsych.com

Online registration is required for this event

You must attend the complete program to obtain CE credit

If accommodations for a disability is needed please contact nickcole@flapsych.com

The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Florida Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Board of Psychology and Board of School Psychology to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Florida Psychological Association is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling as a provider of continuing education. The Florida Psychological Association maintains responsibility for the program and its content.