Psychology
Psychological First Aid Training for Disaster Response Volunteers
Quick fact
Psychological First Aid (PFA) training teaches volunteers to provide practical support and active listening that significantly reduces acute distress and helps people regain a sense of control, without needing to be a mental health professional.
Why this is interesting
Imagine you're the first person to reach a family whose home has just been destroyed by a flood. Their fear is overwhelming, but you don't have a psychology degree—can you still help them?