What is Emotional
First Aid (EFA)?
The Horrible Hours
Common Reactions to
Traumatic Events
The 5 Emotional
First Aid (EFA) Skills
Reach Out
Protect
Reassure
Organize
Reinforce
EFA: The Finer Points
Acknowledge
Normalize
Expand the Survivors Story
Redirect
The Fine Art of
Hanging Around
Caring Demeanor
Recognize Sources
of Strength
What to Say/Not to Say
to Survivors of Tragedy
Death Notification
EFA: Guiding Principles
Review of Major EFA Concepts
EFA is Powerful
Get Yourself Out of the Way
Helping Teens & Children
Understanding the Emergency System
Helper: Heal Yourself
Follow Up with Survivors
Online Resources
Special Circumstances
Dealing with Traumatic Loss
Domestic Violence
Fire Loss
Suicide
Death in the Workplace
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What is Emotional First Aid (EFA)?
Coping After Tragedy
The Horrible Hours
Common Reactions
Common Reactions to Traumatic Events
Dealing with Your Emotions
The 5 Emotional First Aid Skills
Helping Your Children Grieve
EFA: The Finer Points
Practical Next Steps
What to Say/Not to Say to Survivors
The Coroner/Medical Examiner
Death Notification
Funerals
EFA: Guiding Principles
Dealing with the Media
Review of Major EFA Concepts
Handling Estate Issues
EFA is Powerful
Get Yourself Out of the Way
Helping Teens & Children
Understanding the Emergency System
Helper: Heal Yourself
Follow Up with Survivors
Communicating with Children about Disasters
What To Do When Death Enters the Life of a Child - Personal Rituals of Healing
What To Do When Death Enters the Life of a Child - Clichés To Be Avoided
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
SIDS Parents Need Reassurance
Helping Children Grieve
How To Cope After Tragedy Strikes - Tips for Teens
Helping Teenagers Cope After a Traumatic Event
Helping Others After Tragedy Strikes: What To Say and Do
Is There Anything I Can Do to Help
Common Reactions Following a Traumatic Event
Effective Ways of Coping After a Traumatic Event
Coping With The Loss Of a Loved One
Grief - Practical Suggestions
Final Details-A Guide for Survivors When Death Occurs
Veteran's Benefits
Domestic Violence
Facts About Domestic Violence
Coping With The Loss of a Pet
After a Fire
After a Suicide: Do's and Don'ts
Suggestions For Survivors of Suicide
Suggestions for Helping Children Cope with Suicide
Suggestions for Coping with Suicide as a Family
Helping Employees React After A Traumatic Event
Dealing With Tragedy in the Workplace
Helping Employees React After A Traumatic Event
