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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....

Top reviews

NP

Aug 25, 2020

This was another wonderful learning experience, and I am very grateful.PROBLEM is, I paid for the certificate and cannot find it anywhere, I am a bit discouraged. I hope somebody can help. Thank you.

MJ

May 2, 2020

I preferred the RAPID approach. It is like a guide and step by step approach to supporting people in crises. I especially appreciated the simulation videos. It helped with reframing and paraphrasing.

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By Teresa R

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Jun 11, 2020

I did enjoyed this course. it was very interesting i learned a little more about myself.

By Erlangga P H

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Jun 2, 2020

Dr. George Everly is very clear and compassionate in teaching every courses. Huge thanks

By Yashika

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Jun 1, 2020

this course is the first course i have completed on coursera and I am glad I chose this.

By Igor M

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May 7, 2020

It was especially interesting for me to learn about reflective listening in this course.

By Rose-Arlette M

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May 4, 2020

The course was very very helpful I’ve learned many things and techniques that i ignored.

By Pamela M

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Jun 1, 2018

This was a very useful and interesting course. I would like George to be my therapist :)

By Josemiguel I M

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May 4, 2017

Gran ayuda , para entender los primeros auxilios psicológicos y como actuar en ellos

By Deleted A

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Jan 1, 2023

This course is excellent for all responders who deploy with the Red Cross to disasters.

By javier H M

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Oct 22, 2021

Fue un curso bastante interesante y educativo que estoy seguro me ayudara en el futuro.

By Andrew K

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Mar 14, 2021

Vey well planned, created and delivered lectures and assessment of retained knowledge.

By Ουρανία Κ

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Jan 2, 2021

Very informative course, well structured and coherent. Offers more value than expected.

By Rafael B

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Sep 6, 2020

The course helped me to update and upgrade my skills of dealing with crisis situations!

By Michael O E

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Jun 29, 2020

I've learnt so much that is useful to me as a person and as a member of an organization

By Simi U

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Jun 6, 2020

Loved doing the course and really look forward to put my knowledge into practicality!!!

By Maria S B

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Jun 2, 2020

I really enjoyed this course, I wish I had a professor like Dr. George Everly. Hat off!

By anjalee a

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Jun 1, 2020

I got exactly what I was looking for. This course is worth every second invested on it.

By Jennelaine D

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May 27, 2020

Learned relevant insights from this course that will help me on my personal development

By Fabio E S C

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May 20, 2020

This course was amazing! Thank you very much to Dr. George Everly as I learned so much.

By DIAMANTI V

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Apr 25, 2020

It was an amazing course. Dr George is so calm, uses simple words, explains everything.

By Henrique S F

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Apr 15, 2020

I really feel more confident in helping people that have been through difficult events.

By Stewart H

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Apr 15, 2019

This course is well designed for visual and auditory learners. Excellent content, too.

By Stacey

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May 30, 2016

I enjoyed learning this course. The course materials and videos are easy to understand.

By Gleb B

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Jan 13, 2016

I love this course already because it is not difficult to understand and is very useful

By Karen H

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Jan 14, 2022

This is an excellent Couse to take. It will help the person taking and others as well.

By Manashi S

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Jun 18, 2021

the best course, in this 5 weeks I’ve learned things I was not aware of it. Thank you