Psychological First Aid (PFA)
Learn to provide immediate, compassionate support to individuals in crisis. This training equips participants with evidence-based PFA skills recognised by WHO and international mental health bodies.
What Is Psychological First Aid?
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed approach to help people in the immediate aftermath of a crisis event. It focuses on reducing distress, meeting basic needs, and connecting people to support services — without requiring clinical expertise.
Who Should Attend?
- WHO-aligned curriculum
- Crisis support skills
- Certificate awarded
What You Will Learn
- Core principles and actions of WHO PFA
- How to Look, Listen, and Link effectively
- Supporting children and vulnerable groups
- Self-care strategies for helpers
Our Top Trainers
All training programmes are facilitated by qualified professionals with both clinical expertise and extensive training delivery experience.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions – Psychological First Aid (PFA)
No. PFA is designed for non-clinicians. Anyone who works with or supports people can benefit from this training.
Yes. The curriculum is aligned with WHO and Sphere Handbook guidelines for psychological first aid.
Yes. Participants who complete the full training receive a certificate of participation from CMHCB.
