Do you have the training that you need to intervene when someone is experiencing emotional distress? Psychological First Aid training has the instructions you need to help yourself and others with the stresses of life. #mentalhealth #pfa

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Kids need to know that when they have difficult feelings that there are things that they can do to help. Making an emotional first aid kit with ideas that they think will work gives kids options so they don't feel helpless. 👉 Social: hugs, ask for help, talk to someone, play 👉 Relaxation: Breathing, glitter jar, colouring in, paint, journal 👉 Distraction: Play a game, write a story, 👉 Physical Activity: Kick a ball, Ride a bike, swing, trampoline

Feelings First-Aid Kit

How to Give Psychological First Aid #MentalHealthFirstAid #MentalHealth #infographic

Download our free guide to Mental Health First Aid to place in your workplace or at home. This guide takes you through the two core objectives of Mental Health First Aid: understanding and how to help. This poster is brought to you in partnership with Counselling Directory and MHFA England.

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