Free workshop: Psychological First Aid Basic Principles. November 21st, 2011

			Chicago Department of Public Health Training Center 1642 N. Besly Ct. Chicago, IL. 60622
	Dear Service Provider, The Chicago Department of Public Health Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and Response, is offering a free workshop titled: Psychological First Aid Basic Principles. The training is designed for mental health providers and for crisis & disaster workers with little or no formal mental health training. Participants will increase their understanding of, and abilities to: •        Identify the basic objectives and intervention strategies of Psychological First Aid. •        Increase their understanding and abilities to: •        Actively listen •        Assess disaster related needs, prioritize •        Recognize non-incapacitating reactions from more severe reactions •        Reduce acute distress •        Understand when to refer for additional care. •        Gain confidence in implementing the intervention strategies of Psychological First Aid in diverse settings, in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. •        Identify ways to enhance provider care before, during, and after a disaster.
	To register for the course please visit the Learning Management System at: www.cdphlms.com  (if necessary, copy and paste the link directly into your browser) Here participants will complete the following steps: 1st  : Register (by creating a username and password) and then Login. 2nd : Click on Course Catalog (on left side of Home page) 3rd :  under Course Keyword Search type the name of the training which is: PSYCH 002 PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID: BASIC PRINCIPLES WORKSHOP/COMMUNITY   PARTNERS 4th  : Click on Enroll For assistance with registering in the Learning Management System you may contact: Theresa.Browley@cityofchicago.org
	NOTE: The registration will close on November 17th, 2011 and notifications will be sent out shortly thereafter.
	Course Date Start Time Location	Psychological First Aid Basic Principles November 21st, 2011 8:30a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CDPH Training Center 1642 N. Besly Ct Room C Chicago, IL 60622
	If you would like any additional information regarding this training, please feel at liberty to contact: Nikoleta Boukydis at nikoleta.boukydis@cityofchicago.org
	Thank you for your consideration. Nikoleta Boukydis Psychologist, Clinical Counselor Disaster Behavioral/Mental Health, Planning & Training Bureau of Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response Chicago Department of Public Health 1642 N. Besly Ct. Chicago, Il., 60622 (o) 312-742-7592 (f) 312-742-7592 (c)312-497-0123 nikoleta.boukydis@cityofchicago.org