Psychological First Aid
Essentials & Comprehensive
Psychological First Aid (PFA) is an evidence-informed, compassionate approach designed to support individuals in the immediate aftermath of a crisis, emergency, or traumatic event.
Similar to physical first aid, PFA is not long-term therapy or medical treatment; instead, it provides immediate emotional and practical support to help reduce initial distress and foster adaptive coping.
Built around core action principles Look, Listen, and Link PFA focuses on creating a sense of safety, restoring calm, and connecting individuals to vital resources and social support networks.
By addressing immediate physical and psychological needs without judgment, PFA helps stabilize individuals, empowering them to regain control and build resilience during life's most challenging moments.
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Sask Mental Health Psychological First Aid training focuses on equipping participants with a core set of skills to apply in the immediate aftermath of a crisis.
Essentials: 4 Hours (Half-Day)
Participants will learn how to approach individuals and families in
distress in a non-intrusive and compassionate manner. Reducing the sense of uncertainty and un-safety through
meaningful support and thoughtful connection.
Core Learning Objectives:
1. Safety and Comfort: Learn strategies to ensure immediate physical and emotional safety for survivors.
2. Contact and Engagement: Master techniques for initiating supportive contact respectfully and non-intrusively.
3. Needs Assessment (Look/Listen): Acquire skills to rapidly identify immediate needs, concerns, and urgent care requirements.
4. Practical Assistance (Link): Understand how to offer practical help, facilitate communication, and connect individuals with essential services and social supports (family, friends, community).
5. Coping Information: Provide brief, normalizing information about common stress reactions and support adaptive coping mechanisms.
6. Self-Care: Recognize the importance of provider self-care to sustain long-term effectiveness. Exclusive Psychological Recovery Tools & Resources
All participants will receive a curated package of evidence-based tools drawn directly from the core PFA guides
(WHO/NCTSN). These resources are designed to extend the helper's capacity beyond the initial crisis contact and provide survivors with actionable strategies for long-term recovery.
Psychological First Aid: Comprehensive
The 7.5-hour version Involves comprehensive practice, adapting skills to diverse populations, and ensuring helper resilience.
Includes the core curriculum plus extensive time for scenario practice, addressing vulnerable populations in-depth, mandatory skills evaluations, and expanded self/team care strategies, utilizing immersive simulations. Includes comprehensive resource toolkit with SPR tools
• Topics: Extended scenario role-plays, special attention for vulnerable populations, ethical guidelines, comprehensive PFA review (Final Simulation in 7.5-hour version), and essential Self and Team Care strategies. A comprehensive review to solidify skills and ensure provider preparedness.
Upcoming Public Workshops!
Registration is OPEN! for our next Public Workshop -
Crisis Ready Workplace - 2 Day
Crisis Ready Workplace - 2 Day Virtual Workshop
November 16th & 17th 2026 - 9:00AM to 4:00PM CST
Join our upcoming Crisis-Ready Interventionist Certification Workshop and become part of a growing movement focused on prevention, early intervention, and human connection.
Participant Cost $399.99
Virtual
Introduction to Psychological Health & Safety - In Person
February 15th 2027 10:00AM to 2:00PM CST
In this half day facilitator-led training program, participants will learn the foundations of psychological health and safety and discover the essential elements that contribute to a psychologically healthy and safe workplace.
Participant Cost $180
Location TBD (Saskatoon)
Psychological First Aid - Comprehensive - In Person
May 17th 2027 9:00AM to 4:00PM CST
PFA: Psychological First Aid equips everyday responders with the essential skills to model calm, practice empathetic communication, and deliver effective, trauma-informed support when it matters most.
Participant Cost $290
Location TBD (Saskatoon)
