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Psychological First Aid (PFA) for a Pandemic - Child, Youth & Family

Presented By

Stephanie Sands, Deborah Walchuk

Session Details

Date Time
January 29, 20211:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Location

Virtual

Grade Levels

All

This two hour interactive webinar has been developed to support professionals (eg. teachers, school administration staff, community partners, counsellors), as well as parents and caregivers to enchance skills and increase confidence when supporting children, youth, and families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This workshop builds on the foundations of the AHS PFA program, providing a compassionate and caring response that sddresses basic, social, and emotional needs in the impact and response phases of this pandemic.  While learning objectives are similar to the PFA workshop for helpers, responders, and community members, it also includes additional content and resources for the following areas:

  • Identifying and responding to common stress reactions for children and youth (and recognizing when to refer for professional mental health supports)
  • Understanding how to identify and address safety concerns for children, youth, and families
  • Identifying and providing practical support for children, youth, and families
  • Strategies to help stablize intense emotions and stress reactions fro children of all age groups

Target Audience

Teachers

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