Psychological First Aid-Online

Self-Care————Caring For Others

The Canadian Red Cross offers online two modules in Psychological First Aid (PFA), Caring for Self and Caring for Others.These Courses focuses on providing support to individuals affected by crises or traumatic events and for others who are looking for skills to help others cope with stress.

Self-Care

Course Content

1.Understanding Stress:
2.Self-assessment & Awareness:
3.Support Systems & Protective Factors:
4.Organizational Insights
5.Crafting a Self-Care Plan
6.The 4L Self-Care Cycle

Caring For Others

Recognize Stress in others and Offer Non-Judgmental Help

A unique approach:

Unlike mental health first aid, which trains people to help someone during a mental health emergency, Red Cross Psychological First Aid teaches you how to build resiliency to stress and establish coping strategies.

PFA Caring For Others course format:

Learn at your own pace with our self-directed online format. Each course takes around 90 minutes, but you’re in control of timing. Invest in yourself and unlock your potential today!