Course Content
*Traditional & Blended Delivery Options
Learn the skills to support yourself and others with compassion and confidence. This course helps learners to develop a personal understanding of the effects of stress, loss, trauma, and grief has on us all, with an emphasis on self-care and personal protection. This resiliency-building approach to emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing teaches learners how to support themselves and others in times of crisis. Recommended for ages 16+
Topics Covered:
- What is Psychological First Aid?
- Types of stress/distress
- Loss and Grief
- Trauma
- Indicators of stress, grief & trauma
- Vulnerable Populations
- Supportive Communication
- Resiliency and Protective Factors
- Look, Listen, Link, Live – Cycle for care
- Case Studies
- Resources for support
- Self-Care
Upcoming Courses
Prerequisite: 16 years of age (recommended)
3-Year Certification
Traditional Delivery
Duration: 12 hours in-class
Venue: Canadian Red Cross, 17 Major’s Path, St. John’s
Cost: $149 (plus applicable tax)
Blended Delivery
2 Pre-Course Online Modules:
- Caring for Others: 45-90 minutes
- Self-Care: 45-90 minutes
Duration: 45-90 minutes of online learning + 7.5 hours in-class
*Online component must be completed prior to attending your classroom component.
Venue for in-class component: Canadian Red Cross, 17 Major’s Path, St. John’s
Cost: $99 (plus applicable tax)
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