Staff training on Psychological First Aid
26th August, 2024
𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙛𝙛 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝘼𝙞𝙙
Date: 26th August, 2024
Time: 01:00 pm
Venue: HATIM Conference Hall
Resource Person: Mr. Jacob Challiandinga, Clinical Psychologist, DMHP Lunglei
The Department of Psychology, in collaboration with the IQAC and the Students’ Care and Counselling Cell, organized a staff training programme on Psychological First Aid.
Mr. Jacob Challiandinga provided an in-depth understanding of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and discussed various strategies for recognizing and responding to students in distress, focusing on creating a supportive environment where students feel safe and understood.
The training also highlighted the significance of early intervention and how timely support can prevent the escalation of psychological issues. Mr. Challiandinga shared practical techniques that staff members can use to offer immediate help to students experiencing emotional or psychological challenges.
