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Psychological First Aid Training Public Health Preparedness Program |
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Psychological First Aid Training Public Health Preparedness Program |
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September 10, 2010
Acadia Hospital Bangor ME |
December 1, 2010
Hilton Garden Inn Freeport ME |
What is PFA?
A full-scale public health response to disasters must attend to both the physical and mental health needs of affected groups. The latter set of needs is especially important because most authorities agree that far more individuals will report psychologically-related complaints than will report physical symptoms directly stemming from the injury-causing agenct or event. Because a large scale emergency will overwhelm existing mental health response resources, psychological first aid - the provision of basic psychological care in the short term aftermath of a traumatic event - is an important skill set that all public health workers, emergency responders and natural community helpers should have.EIGHT AREASProgram Overview
CONTACT AND ENGAGEMENT SAFETY AND COMFORT STABILIZATION INFORMATION GATHERING PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE CONNECTION AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS INFORMATION ON COPING LINKAGE AND COLLABORATIVE SERVICES
This program is a six hour, interactive, face-to-face training that provides public health professionals, emergency responders, and natural community helpers without former mental health education with the concepts and skills associated with psycholigical first aid. Additionally, this training is applicable to public health settings, the workplace, the military, mass disaster venues,and even the demands of critical incidents, e.g., dealing with the psychological aftermath of accidents, robberies, suicide, homicide, or community violence.
Specific Topics
Basic communication techniques for PFA Resiliency: new emphasis Common mild psychological and behavioral reactions after a disaster Severe, potentially incapacitating psychological and behavioral reactions after a disaster Basic stress management for disaster survivors Reducing risk of adverse outcomes When to refer for further mental health support Self-care for disaster workers
Training Presenters
Pamela Holland, Ed.M, LCPC, CGC, BCETS
Director, Disaster Behavioral Health
Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention
Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness
Steven Sherrets, PhD
Mental Health / Criminal Justice Manager
Office of Adult Mental Health Services
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Maine Department of Corrections
Intended Audience
Public health workers, emergency responders, natural community helpers, mental health and substance abuse providers, health care professionals, social workers, spiritual care providers, and other individuals who wish to learn more about the behavioral health response to disasters or are interested in learning more about psychological first aid.
Registration and Payment
To Register:
Complete and submit the form below, or:
Download a brochure to register by mail or fax. Send registration and payment to: AdCare Maine, 75 Stone Street, Augusta, ME 04330
Fax: 207-621-2550
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The conference site is ADA compliant.
Sign Language Interpreters, Assistive Listening Devices or other accommodations are available on request.
Please request accommodations NO LESS THAN 3 weeks prior to the training date.
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Additional Information:
Cancellations must be received in writing NO LESS THAN 2 days prior to the training date. No shows will be charged the full fee.
Registration Fee is $35.
Training registration fee or agency purchase order must be received before admission to the training.
Confirmation of registration / site directions will be sent to you in the week prior to the training.
Maine's Disaster Behavioral Health Services
Questions related to Maine's disaster behavioral health response capacity can be directed to:
Pamela Holland, Ed.M., LCPC, CGC, BCETS
Director, Disaster Behavioral Health
Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness
286 Water Street, 6th Floor - Key Plaza
Augusta, Maine 04333
Phone: 207-287-3796
Fax: 207-287-4612
E-mail: Pamela.Holland@maine.govTraining Information
AdCare Educational Institute - Maine Phone: 800-886-3933 or 626-3615 Fax: 621-2550 TTY: 623-0830 Email:
Sponsored By:
Maine Department of Health and Human Services
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Division of Public Health Systems
Office of Public Health Emergency PreparednessPlanning Support Provided By:
AdCare Educational Institute of Maine, Inc.
Non-Discrimination Notice:
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, or national origin, in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities, or its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Maine Human Rights Act and Executive Order Regarding State of Maine Contracts for Services. Questions, concerns, complaints or requests for additional information regarding the ADA may be forwarded to the DHHS ADA Compliance/ EEO Coordinators, #11 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333, 207-287-4289 (V), or 287-3488 (V)1-888-577-6690 (TTY). Individuals who need auxiliary aids for effective communication in program and services of DHHS are invited to make their needs and preferences known to one of the ADA Compliance/EEO Coordinators. This notice is available in alternate formats, upon request.
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