Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed approach for assisting individuals who have experienced a traumatic event, crisis, or disaster. The goal of PFA is to provide emotional and practical support to people in distress, with the aim of reducing initial distress and promoting adaptive functioning and coping in the short-term aftermath of the event. PFA is typically provided by trained mental health professionals, but it can also be provided by non-mental health professionals, such as emergency responders, teachers, or volunteers. This episode explains the 8 core actions.
In this episode of The Positive Professional Podcast, we’re diving deep into the brain’s “motivation molecule.” What is dopamine and how does it really...
As the nation celebrates July 4th, we’re holding space for those who feel the weight of this day — not as freedom, but as...
