pfa

1. An Overview of the 2020 Online and Self-Guided
PFA Modules: Supplemental to the SEES Manual
Maria Lourdes C. Rosario
T-III

2. Definition of Terms
•PFA – Psychological First Aid
•SEES – Supporting, Enabling
and Empowering Students

3. Guidance Notes for the User
•Online Conduct of
Supplemental Modules 1- 4
of the SEES
•Conduct of Supplemental
Self-Guided Modules 1- 4 of
the SEES

4. Objectives
1.to provide students with a venue by which
they can discuss their fears, feelings, and
anxieties.
2.to enable students to manage their feelings
and reframe their thoughts.
3.to empower students to look for linkages to
services that could help others
4.to allow students to focus on their strengths
and support systems during a fearful and
worrisome time.

5. Online Conduct of Supplemental Modules 1- 4 of the SEES
Module I: Validating Feelings and Normalizing
Reactions
Module II: Calming Down and Managing One’s
Emotions and Thoughts
Module III: Identifying and Addressing Needs
Module IV: Identifying Sources of Strength

6. Parts of Modules
1.Objectives
2.Materials/Handouts
3.Introduction
4.ACTIVITY: Graphing Feelings
5.ANALYSIS
6.ABSTRACTION
7.APPLICATION
8.CLOSING

7. Module I
Validating Feelings and
Normalizing Reactions

8. Objectives
•By the end of the session, students should
be able to:
•Identify feelings/reactions related to
the pandemic/any form of disaster
•Accept that all feelings and
reactions are normal and valid

9. Activity
•Letter Writing about activities and feelings
•Take away Message:
I want you to say to yourself, “ it is okay that I felt this way. It is okay to
not be okay’. I want you to know that all your emotions are real and
true. And that all of those, they are normal feelings. They are normal
because other people may also share the same feeling/s but the
intensity of feelings is uniquely yours. Tell yourself, “all these are
normal feelings. Normal lang ang pakiramdam ko”.

10. Module II
Calming Down and Managing
One’s Emotions and Thoughts

11. Objectives
•By the end of the session, students should
be able to:
•Identify positive ways to manage one’s
emotions
•Practice calming down using a relaxation
exercise
•Be able to practice reframing one’s thoughts

12. Activity
•Catch, Check Change your feelings
•Breathing Exercise
Take away Message
I can manage my own emotions
and I am able to bring myself to calm
down.

13. Module III
Identifying and Addressing
Needs

14. Objectives
• By the end of the session, students should be able to:
 To identify one’s current needs and those of one’s
Family.
 Become aware of the various institutions,
departments and centers present within the school
environment or the immediate community
 Take note of the important numbers and information
regarding who to approach for their needs

15. Activity
•Updated Referral Form
Take away message
I am capable of identifying my own and
other people’s needs. I can link others to the
proper channels which can best address their
concerns.

16. Module IV
Identifying Sources of
Strength

17. Objectives
•By the end of the session, students
should be able to:
•Identify personal, social, and emotional
sources of strengths during and in the
aftermath of the disaster/stressful
situation
•Identify their internal and external
sources of strength

18. Activity
•Kite and create a poem.
Take away message
I am strong because I can rely on
my inner strength and I have
people around me who support
me.

19. Words of Encouragement
• Gaya ng lagi nating pinapaalala,
ang bawat isa sa atin ay
mahalaga. At kapag tayo ay
sama-sama, kayang kaya!
Kayang kaya kapag tayo ay
sama- sama!
•
RONILDA R. CO
•Director IV DRRMS