Psychological First Aid (PFA) Volunteer Training
October 7, 2011 by jrfrausto
Filed under GCMRG News, Training
MHMRA is currently recruiting PFA volunteers.
Free PFA training is provided online by NCTSN at http://www.nctsn.org/content/psychological-first-aid
CEU may be available.
What is Psychological First Aid and why is it important?
PFA is designed to assist individuals who have experienced traumatic events. PFA is a short-term intervention that uses established mental health techniques to lessen adverse emotional conditions often caused by sudden or prolonged stress.
Any disaster or even civilian event will need troops trained in PFA. Please send your certificate to 2LT Rectenwald at brect@yahoo.com
GCMRG does have a Mental Health Team. If you would like to be added to this Team, please take this course, send in the certificate, and ask to be added to the Mental Health Team.
Thank you for your commitment to Texas!
Kathryn Willingham DVM
MAJ, MRC, TXSG
XO, GCMRG
