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Training
| What's it For
| Key Focus
| Format/Duration
| Cost
|
Psychological First Aid (PFA)
| First responders, agencies, faith groups, communities
| Immediate support after crisis/trauma to reduce distress and promote recovery
| In-person; 6 hour training
| Free
|
Spiritual Resilience
| First responders, workplaces, communities
| Building meaning, purpose, hope, and inner strength
|
In-person; 4 hour training
| Free
|
Stress First Aid (SFA)
| First responders, peer support, high stress occupations, communities
| Early recognition of stress signs and peer support actions to aid recovery
| In-person; Full-day training
| Free
|
Trauma Informed Care
| First responders, organizations, & communities
| Understanding trauma's impact and creating safe, supportive responses/environments
| In-person; varies in length
| Free
|
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Training Overview
Psychological First Aid (PFA)
An evidence-based approach to help people right after a crisis or traumatic event. It focuses on comfort, safety, calm, and connecting to resources—not therapy, but practical support to ease immediate stress and support recovery.
- Reduces initial distress
- Builds short- and long-term coping
- Flexible for individuals or groups
Spiritual Resilience
A science-based, non-religious half-day training to strengthen inner resources amid repeated exposure to trauma and moral injury. It explores meaning, purpose, hope, and connection using practical tools and research.
- Spirituality is recognized by SAMHSA, APA, and DoW as key to wellness
- Includes stress-reduction practices and recovery strategies
- Helps sustain long-term resilience
Stress First Aid (SFA)
A peer-support framework (developed for military/first responders) to spot early stress reactions in yourself or others and take simple steps to promote recovery, using a "stress continuum" for everyday use.
- Identifies stress signs before burnout worsens
- Teaches core actions for self-care and helping peers
- Flexible for teams or quick briefings
Trauma Informed Care
An approach that recognizes how widespread trauma is, shifts mindset from "What's wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?", and builds safer, more supportive interactions to avoid re-traumatization.
- Covers trauma signs and impacts
- Teaches core principles: safety, trust, empowerment
- Helps responders provide better crisis care and protect their own well-being
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All trainings are free for Kentucky first responders, agencies, and communities. Contact us to schedule.
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Additional Resources
Crisis Response Care: Access training to impact communities and support first responder networks.
SAMHSA DTAC "Just in Time" Training: Quick overview of the CCP and skills for behavioral health services after a disaster.
NCTSN Learning Center Psychological First Aid: 5-hour interactive course covering PFA core actions and provider well-being.
SAMHSA Service to Self-Training: Free online course addressing mental health and substance use issues among fire and EMS personnel.
First Responder Creating Safe Scenes Training: Training on mental health, mental illness, and substance use disorders for better self-care and assessment.
Shield of Resilience Training: Helps law enforcement recognize signs of stress, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts.
The Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC): Provides resources, training, and technical assistance to the mental health workforce.
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT): Represents the professional interests of prehospital and out-of-hospital emergency care providers.
Trauma-Informed Disaster Response Course: Enhances emotional intelligence and provides new techniques for disaster response.
Mental Health America: Championing mental health through advocacy, education, and research to build a better, more equitable future for all.