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Join ESC19 for this evidence-informed intervention model for assisting children, adolescents, adults, and families in the aftermath of a school crisis, disaster, or terrorist event. PFA is designed to reduce the initial distress caused by emergencies, disasters, and critical incidents (e.g. school violence) and to foster short- and long-term adaptive functioning and coping.

Objective:

Upon successful completion of the PFA Course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the basic objectives and early intervention strategies of PFA for schools
• Gain skills needed to implement the intervention strategies of PFA for schools
• Appreciate the importance of providing PFA after an emergency
• Gain confidence in implementing PFA for schools after an event
• Identify ways to enhance provider care