Do's of Psychological First Aid
{"Image DocumentName": "Do\u2019s of Psychological First Aid", "Image ImageDescription": "\u2022 Offer respect. Politely observe first, don\u2019t intrude. Then ask simple respectful questions to find out how you may be of help. \u2022 Be prepared. Affected people may avoid or cling to you. \u2022 Speak calmly. Be patient, responsive, and sensitive. \u2022 Speak clearly. Use simple, concrete terms; don\u2019t use acronyms. If necessary, speak slowly. \u2022 Point out strengths. Acknowledge the positive features of what the person has done to keep safe and reach the current setting. \u2022 Deal with immediate needs. Adapt the information you provide to directly address the person\u2019s immediate goals and clarify answers repeatedly as needed. \u2022 Share helpful information. Give information that is accurate and age-appropriate for your audience. If you don\u2019t know, tell them this and offer to find out. Facilitator Note: 15 minutes for the next two slides Review bullets, give examples when able. Ask: What items do you see here that we discussed earlier today? Safety and security needs\u2026.up the chart. Reference Point: H2: PGS PFA: PG 6.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}