Training Module on the Right to Mental Health Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) for Civil Society Organizations PFA is NOT: භ Something only professionals can do භ Professional counseling භ Psychological debriefing ӑ No detailed discussion of the distressing event භ Asking people to analyze what happened or put time and events in order Although PFA involves being available to listen to people’s stories, it is NOT pressing people to tell you their feelings or reactions to an event. Slide 9 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Civil Society Organizations Why PFA? People do better long-term if they: • Feel safe, calm, hopeful, and connected to others • Have access to social, physical, and emotional support • Regain a sense of control by being able to help themselves Slide 10 Training Module on the Right to Mental Health for Civil Society Organizations Responses to Crisis Events People may have very different reactions to an event (Flooding, earthquake, fire, accidents, death) What factors influence how someone responds? Slide 11 35