Equip Your Team to Respond with Confidence

This 8-hour Psychological First Aid (PFA) training equips staff with practical tools to respond to stress, trauma, and crisis, while fostering resilience and preventing burnout. Perfect for schools, clinics, community organizations, and workplaces that value mental health and well-being.

About Psychological First Aid (PFA)

Developed by the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) and the National Center for PTSD, PFA is an evidence-informed approach proven effective in supporting children, adults, and families in the aftermath of:

  • Disasters

  • Accidents

  • Violence

  • Terrorism

  • Other traumatic events

PFA helps survivors, witnesses, and responders alike with skills that bring stability, hope, and healing.

Core Actions of PFA

Participants will be trained and certified in the eight evidence-based actions:

  • Contact & Engagement

  • Safety & Comfort

  • Stabilization

  • Information Gathering

  • Practical Assistance

  • Connection with Supports

  • Coping Information

  • Linkage with Services

Certification

Upon completion of training, participants will receive a Certification in Psychological First Aid a nationally recognized certification that demonstrates competence in trauma-informed crisis response.

Training Highlights

  • 8-hour interactive training (onsite or virtual)

  • Conducted in English or Spanish

  • Designed for educators, healthcare providers, first responders, nonprofit staff, and community leaders

  • Builds resilience, reduces burnout, and strengthens organizational crisis response

Contact us today to schedule your training! For more information, please call (562) 907-7466 or email Contact@whittiercounseling.org