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Unfortunately this webinar and the waitlist have reached capacity.

If you are interested, the American Red Cross does offer an online course. You can sign up for that here https://casatunr.wufoo.com/forms/prsol1f1el0k8v/.  

This Webinar Training takes Place over 2 days.

April 13 and April 14 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm on both days. You must attend both days to earn full credit. Partial credit will not be given. 

Psychological First Aid:

Description:  This instructor-led course provides a framework for understanding the factors that affect stress responses.  The course introduces the principles of psychological first aid and guidelines for when to refer to a Mental Health professional.   Learn how to assist individuals in the immediate aftermath of disaster.

Purpose: The purpose of this training is to further understand how and when to provide Psychological First Aid in the immediate aftermath of a disaster event.  This training will provide instruction on how to provide basic care, comfort and support to individuals, colleagues, students and community members who are experiencing disaster-related stress.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

·       Recognize the signs of stress in clients, co-workers, students and themselves. [Identify the five early intervention principles].

·       Provide immediate support to people who may be experiencing stress by using psychological first aid principles.

·       Describe the 8 strategies (Core Actions) of psychological first aid.

·       Adapt psychological first aid in diverse settings with different populations (clients, students, colleagues, community members).

·       Obtain Disaster Mental Health support for clients, students, co-workers, community members and themselves, when needed.

Audience:   licensed behavioral health professionals in Nevada, Washoe County School District Faculty, Staff and Personnel & Parents and Community Members

Prerequisites:  None

Length: 4 hours.  Participants must attend the entire course and complete classroom activities to earn a certificate of completion.