What is Psychological First Aid?

Psychological First Aid is a method of meeting the psychological needs of ordinary people who have experienced extraordinary events. Like medical first aid, psychological first aid skills require training before they can be applied.

What are the key objectives of PFA?

What are the common mistakes people make when providing psychological first aid without adequate training?

Where can I learn more about PFA?

Caraniche at Work runs PFA training programs throughout the year. Visit Eventbrite to register for an upcoming PFA training program, or contact our Training Team for more details.

If you would like to address your own experience of an emergency or distressing event, our clinicians can help. Make a booking online or contact us.

The Red Cross also provides a useful online guide to PFA.

More resources for you

In Mental health, Technology, Wellbeing

Debunking EAP Marketing Myths

Many of the new tech based EAPs have been making inaccurate claims about traditional EAPs as part of their marketing and promotion.

Read more
In Culture, Employees, Leaders, Mental health

Why we need to talk about moral injury at work

Moral injury in the workplace can negatively impact our psychological wellbeing and mental health. Here’s why it matters.

Read more
In Culture, Employees, Leaders, Mental health, Wellbeing

Why it’s time for a new approach to workplace wellness

When choosing how to cultivate wellness in the workplace, it’s never been more important to take an organisation-wide approach. Here’s why.

Read more