A serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses and impacts, which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society to cope using its own resources.

Psychological First Aid is about helping people feel safe, calm, connected, supported, and hopeful.

Psychological First Aid is psychological debriefing.

Psychological First Aid is a session where individuals are asked to analyze what had happen to them.

Psychological First Aid is about pressuring people to tell you about how they are feeling and reacting to the event.

Psychological First Aid involves connecting learners with services, social support, and protecting them from harm.

Resilience gives us realistic hope - focus on strength rather than limitations.

Psychological First Aid or PFA is a strategy to _________ the painful range of emotions

We cannot use psychological first aid to children

PFA involves helping people meet basic emotional and physical needs such as food, shelter and obtaining emergency medical care.

During a traumatic event, it is helpful to provide immediate psychotherapy.

Psychological First Aid is asking about what the individual needs at the moment.

Psychological First Aid is for mental health professionals only.

A referral is recommended if symptoms that are considered normal reactions following a traumatic event persist for several months and/or are disruptive of a person's social, mental, or physical functioning.

Self-care is the ability to engage in helping others without sacrificing other important parts of one's life.