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Psychological First Aid

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network and the National Center for PTSD are pleased to make the Second Edition of Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide and accompanying handouts available. Psychological First Aid is an evidence-informed approach for assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families in the aftermath of disaster and terrorism.

The Psychological First Aid Field Manual is divided into the following sections:

Introduction and Overview

Preparing to Deliver Psychological First Aid

The Core Actions

• Contact and Engagement
• Safety and Comfort
• Stabilization
• Information Gathering: Current Needs and Concerns
• Practical Assistance
• Connection with Social Supports
• Information on Coping
• Linkage with Collaborative Services

Appendices

In addition to the English-language edition of Psychological First Aid (PFA), there are versions in Spanish, Japanese, and Chinese.

Psychological First Aid—Field Operations Manual- 2nd Edition

Chapter	Language
PFA Manual complete with Appendices	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
PFA Manual without Appendices	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
Appendices A — E	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
Appendix A—Overview of PFA	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
Appendix B—Service Delivery Sites and Settings	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
Appendix C—PFA Provider Care	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
Appendix D—Provider Worksheets	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
Appendix E—Handouts for Survivors	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
E1—Connecting with Others: Seeking Social Support (For adults and adolescents)	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
E2—Connecting with Others: Giving Social Support (For adults and adolescents)	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
E3—When Terrible Things Happen (For adults and adolescents)	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
E4—Parent Tips for Helping Infants and Toddlers (For parents/caregivers)	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
E5—Parent Tips for Helping Preschool-Age Children (For parents/caregivers)	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
E6—Parent Tips for Helping School-Age Children (For parents/caregivers)	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
E7—Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents (For parents/caregivers)	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
E8—Tips for Adults (For parents/caregivers)	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
E9—Basic Relaxation Techniques (For adults, adolescents and children)	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese
E10—Alcohol and Drug Use after Disasters (For adults and adolescents)	English	Spanish	Japanese	Chinese

Additional PFA Translations

• Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide, Second Edition — Norwegian
• Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide, Second Edition — Simplified Chinese

Along with the several language translations, NCTSN members have worked to develop PFA adaptations for community religious professionals, Medical Reserve Corps members, and for staff at facilities for families and youth who are experiencing homelessness.

• Psychological First Aid for Schools
• Psychological First Aid Field Operations Guide for Community Religious Professionals 
• Psychological First Aid Medical Reserve Corps Field Operations Guide
• Psychological First Aid for Families Experiencing Homelessness
• Psychological First Aid for Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Multiple copies of our PFA manuals are available to purchase: 

Title	Purchase copies
Psychological First Aid Field Operations Manual 2nd Edition
Primeros Auxilios Psicológicos—Guia de Operaciones Prácticas 2da edición
Psychological First Aid Field Operations Manual For Community Religious Professionals
Psychological First Aid Medical Reserve Corps Field Operations Guide
Psychological First Aid for Families Experiencing Homelessness
Psychological First Aid for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Psychological First Aid for Schools (PFA-S)