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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Psychological First Aid by Johns Hopkins University

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About the Course

Learn to provide psychological first aid to people in an emergency by employing the RAPID model: Reflective listening, Assessment of needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition. Utilizing the RAPID model (Reflective listening, Assessment of needs, Prioritization, Intervention, and Disposition), this specialized course provides perspectives on injuries and trauma that are beyond those physical in nature. The RAPID model is readily applicable to public health settings, the workplace, the military, faith-based organizations, mass disaster venues, and even the demands of more commonplace critical events, e.g., dealing with the psychological aftermath of accidents, robberies, suicide, homicide, or community violence. In addition, the RAPID model has been found effective in promoting personal and community resilience. Participants will increase their abilities to: - Discuss key concepts related to PFA - Listen reflectively - Differentiate benign, non-incapacitating psychological/ behavioral crisis reactions from more severe, potentially incapacitating, crisis reactions - Prioritize (triage) psychological/ behavioral crisis reactions - Mitigate acute distress and dysfunction, as appropriate - Recognize when to facilitate access to further mental health support - Practice self-care Developed in collaboration with Johns Hopkins Open Education Lab....

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KG

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Course was easy to digest but very engaging! Dr. George Everly is a remarkable instructor with many years of experience. As a first responder, I look forward to applyinh my learnings in the field :)

SM

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George was engaging and extremely knowledgeable. I was able to work at my own pace and complete the course fairly quickly. I would take an in-person course of his if I could!

Suzanne - Ottawa, ON

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By Ángela C R

Aug 5, 2019

It's really interesting and very well explained all the aspects involved in Psychological First Aid. I've found this course quite useful as psychologist.

By Naren D S

Jul 27, 2018

This course is wonderful. I am a psychologist myself, although not a clinician. I like how he explains things, and is definitely quite beneficial for me.

By Gisela P

Apr 10, 2021

Thank you. The PFA course provided me with a very useful methodology and tools to apply it in my family and work environment in any emergency situation.

By Morgan F

Dec 8, 2020

This course was very informative. I really appreciated the simulations that gave a better idea of what administering Psychological First Aid looks like.

By theodros

Nov 27, 2020

I advice this course everyone should take it , I have learned a lot for my life too and would like to thank all the University teachers and programmers.

By Meetkumar P

Apr 9, 2017

Thank you for giving me excellent information on psychological system.It is very helpful course for me. Thank you Johns Hopkins University and Coursera.

By Warda R K A

Jul 5, 2022

Very useful, the way of narration and explanation was excellent and I benefited from a lot of useful information. I thank the organizers of this course

By Jasslyne N

Oct 9, 2021

hi, i have yet to receive my certifcate of completion, please let me know who to liaise with regarding this matter. My email is jasslynengsc@gmail.com

By Nicola P

Sep 5, 2021

This course has helped me a lot as a rescue volunteer and also for personal needs, I hope other courses of professor Everly will arrive soon. Thank you

By James S

Nov 30, 2020

An excellent course to help assist anyone who deals with the public to assist them in times of physical or emotional crisis. I highly recommend it !!

By Tia S

Aug 31, 2020

What a gift to get to learn from someone with such a wealth of experience and gentle, compassionate manner. And the scenes were really helpful as well!

By Adriana M A O

Jul 5, 2020

Exccelente!!!

Un curso que tiene gran afinidad con mis expactivas,para aportar positivamente a quienes me rodean,es muy completo y claro.

Muchas gracias.

By Zoe G

Jul 1, 2020

I thought the course was excellent, it was relatively short but concise and easy to learn. I'm definitely going to apply what I have learnt to my life.

By Jorge F D l V E

Jun 27, 2020

ES DEFINITIVAMENTE EL MEJOR CURSO DE APOYO PARA PRIMEROS AUXILIOS PSICOLÓGICOS QUE HE TOMADO, LO RECOMIENDO TOTALMENTE Y QUEDO PROFUNDAMENTE AGRADECIDO

By Saumya H

May 26, 2020

Thank you so much for the course. I feel the course has so much relevance in daily life, not only for professionals but for people of all professions!!

By Theresa N

Dec 9, 2020

This course was great - it presented material in a way that was purposeful and easy to apply in real world scenarios (which I have already) Thank you!

By Victor S

Nov 13, 2020

This course showed great techniques on how to help others, it really pointed me to the right way on how to intervation on someone with acute distress.

By Jose C A J

Sep 3, 2020

As a psychology major, the material easy to understand and follow. For people who have no background in psychology, the information is comprehensible.

By Tee M

Jun 30, 2020

This course was well presented, has adequate content and very helpful in the times we live in. It will prove useful in helping people during disasters

By Lai M Y

Jun 7, 2020

Excellent course to enroll and easy to understand. The course structure is systematic and applicable to non-clinical worker too. Good course to study.

By Darine 7

Jun 2, 2020

It was an amazing course, given by a brilliant person, it gave me the basis and curiosity I needed to look more into this subject and try to apply it.

By Linh P

May 30, 2020

A fundamental and easy to understand course about PFA. Even people who have no experience in psychology like me can be able to get to the core points.

By Andydaseal

May 8, 2020

Loved it, I learned everything I expected to, and more. George was a great instructor and I enjoyed the pacing and relative difficulty of the course.

By Stephanie T

Mar 16, 2021

I found it extremely helpful and informative in a short amount of time. I think it is very valuable and recommended it to other educators. Thank you!

By Soma D S

Feb 21, 2021

Very well prepared and delivered. It is possible to learn systematically and in steps. Simulation used in the course is a very effective technique.