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🧠 Psychological First Aid (PFA)

Supporting the mental and emotional wellbeing of every child in times of stress, crisis, or trauma through calm, compassionate, and informed care.

🧩 What is PFA?

Psychological First Aid (PFA) is a structured, supportive approach for helping children after distressing events, promoting safety, calm, and hope.

🎯 Objectives

  • Reduce emotional distress after incidents
  • Help students feel safe and secure
  • Promote healthy coping strategies
  • Connect children with further support

🧑‍🏫 Who Provides It?

Trained school staff, counselors, and wellbeing leaders offer PFA in a calm, confidential, and child-centered manner after any trauma or emergency.

🔄 How It Works

  1. Observe behavior and assess needs
  2. Listen without judgement
  3. Reassure, calm, and normalize reactions
  4. Provide practical help and connect to support

⏰ When Is It Used?

During or after crises such as loss of a loved one, bullying, natural disasters, home stress, or traumatic incidents witnessed by children.

❤️ Why It Matters

PFA builds resilience, protects mental health, and strengthens a school culture of empathy, safety, and emotional literacy.