Disasters and conflicts can result in survivors experiencing severe psychosocial consequences. While emotional wounds are less visible than physical cuts or the loss of a home, the mental recovery process takes far longer. Thus, early psychosocial support is important to help affected communities cope with tragedies.
Psychosocial support is an integral part of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' (IFRC) emergency response, and can help individuals and communities to heal psychological wounds and rebuild social structures after emergencies and critical events. At times, psychosocial support can even help encourage passive victims to become active survivors.
This is the psychosocial objective that the Singapore Red Cross aims to achieve. Through the Academy's psychosocial support courses, participants will gain valuable skills, as well as a deeper understanding and appreciation to promote, protect, and support the well-being of populations affected by crises. Course graduates will be fully adept at planning activities that can reduce psychosocial vulnerabilities, and ultimately enhance community resilience to disasters.
Psychological First Aid (PFA)
With effect from 1st June 2023, the following courses will have a 2 year validity from the date of issue on the certificates. This is to ensure that learners are kept abreast of new developments in mental health and psychosocial research. Learners will have to register for the respective course again after expiry of their certificate.
Psychological First Aid training equips learners with basic skills and knowledge to identify signs of stress and support a person in distress using the World Health Organisation’s Psychological First Aid framework. The training includes content on the importance of mental wellness and self-care as a PFA provider.
The curriculum is designed by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support and accredited by the Singapore Red Cross Academy.
Customisation of Psychological First Aid and Advanced Psychological First Aid can be done upon request.
6.5 hrs (1 day)
$120
Advanced Psychological First Aid (APFA)
With effect from 1st June 2023, the following courses will have a 2 year validity from the date of issue on the certificates. This is to ensure that learners are kept abreast of new developments in mental health and psychosocial research. Learners will have to register for the respective course again after expiry of their certificate.
For individuals who have completed the PFA training.
Psychological First Aid training equips learners with advanced skills and knowledge to support a person in distress during complex situations and grief, using the World Health Organisation’s Psychological First Aid framework. The training includes content on the importance of mental wellness and self-care as a PFA provider.
The curriculum is designed by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Reference Centre for Psychosocial Support and accredited by the Singapore Red Cross Academy.
Customisation of Psychological First Aid and Advanced Psychological First Aid can be done upon request.
14 hrs (2 days)
$280
Psychosocial Support in the Workplace
This workshop allows participants to recognise the importance of psychosocial support and plan and design psychosocial support in the selected context.
4 hrs
$100
Befriender Training
This workshop equips learners with the basic understanding of Befriending roles and their roles and responsibilities and skills needed for befriending.
4 hrs
$100
Supportive Communication
The training equips learners with specific techniques that are helpful for conflict resolution, giving feedback and responding in difficult situations at work both in-person or virtually. Supportive communication skills are advantageous for fostering effective exchanges between co-workers. The training is suited for persons who are looking to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders or looking to improve communication within the organisation.
3 hrs
$100
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