Welcome to Part 1 of 'How to Support Your Peers: Introduction to Psychological First Aid'. This online module is the first step in a two-part training designed to help you build the knowledge and skills needed to provide peer-to-peer psychological support through the emotional or psychological challenges of working in healthcare. Part 2 will be held in person and focus on skill practice.
By the end of this training, you'll be able to:
Understand what a psychological crisis is.
Identify the personal experiences that impact the reaction to a crisis situation.
Understand what is Psychological First Aid, why is it important, and when should it be provided.