The document provides guidance for facilitators delivering supplemental Psychological First Aid (PFA) modules online or through self-guided means. It outlines the competencies expected of PFA providers using these modules, including mastery of the program design, facilitation skills for online and self-guided delivery, and the ability to create a supportive environment. It also provides tips for facilitation skills like active listening, communication, and managing group interactions. Potential issues like technology problems, student distress, and non-participation are addressed.

1. THE 2020 ONLINE AND
SELF-GUIDED PFA MODULES:
SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE SEES
MANUAL
SEPTEMBER 2020
LAC SESSION
The 2020 O/SG PFA Modules Supplemental to the SEES Manual

2. LET’S PLAY
THE GAME!
SAY THE COLOR OF
THE BACKGROUND,
ALOUD!
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3. BLACK

4. RED

5. YELLO
W

6. GREEN

7. BLUE

8. RECALL
SEES
(Supportin
g,
Enabling
and
Empoweri
ng
Students)
Disaster Risk
Reduction
and
Management
Service
Severe Acute
Respiratory
Syndrome
Coronavirus 2
Online Self-
Guided
Psychologica
l First Aid
Psychologic
al First Aid
PFA
(DRRMS)
(SARS-COV2)
O/SG PFA

9. LET’S PLAY ANOTHER GAME!
THIS GAME IS CALLED THE STROOP TEST, AND IS
USED IN NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS TO
MEASURE MENTAL VITALITY AND FLEXIBILITY, SINCE
PERFORMING WELL REQUIRES STRONG ATTENTION,
INHIBITION AND SELF-REGULATION CAPABILITY.
QUICK — SAY ALOUD WHAT COLOR YOU SEE IN EVERY WORD,
NOT THE WORD YOU READ.
GO FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, FROM TOP TO DOWN. READY. SET.
GO!
Source: https://sharpbrains.com/blog/2006/10/05/brain-exercise-
the-stroop-test/

11. ADD-ONS AND
REVISIONS
TO THE BASIC
FACILITATION SKILLS
NEEDED BY USERS
(ADAPTED FROM THE
SEES 2015)

12. WHO CAN FACILITATE ONLINE PFA AND
PFA
THROUGH SELF-GUIDED MODULES?
TEACHERS
GUIDANCE
COUNSELORS
OTHER PERSONNEL
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13. WHAT COMPETENCIES ARE EXPECTED OF PFA
PROVIDERS USING THESE SUPPLEMENTAL
MODULES?
• MASTERY OF PROGRAM
DESIGN
• FACILITATION SKILLS FOR
ONLINE PFA DELIVERY
• FACILITATION SKILLS FOR PFA
THROUGH SELF-GUIDED
MODULES
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workplace-benefits

14. HOW TO ACHIEVE MASTERY OF PROGRAM
DESIGN?
• READ THE MANUAL AND UNDERSTAND THE OVERALL PROGRAM
FRAMEWORK;
• FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH MODULE OBJECTIVES, ACTIVITIES AND
TALKING POINTS OR PRESENTATIONS;
• PRACTICE DELIVERING THE LECTURES/PRESENTATIONS AND IF
NECESSARY, TRANSLATE THE TERMS TO THE LOCAL DIALECT OR
LINGO; AND
• ADJUST THE ACTIVITIES TO SUIT THE MODE OF DELIVERY,
RESOURCES, AND NATURE OF LEARNERS
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learning-to-the-classroom

15. THESE SKILLS ARE JUST AS USEFUL WHEN
DELIVERING PFA ONLINE:
• ACTIVE LISTENING
• INTEGRATING
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• PROCESS OBSERVATION AND
ANALYSIS
• CREATING AN ATMOSPHERE OF
UNCONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE
AND SUPPORT
the ability to grasp both content and feeling or a speaker’s total
meaning. (Listening for content, Clarifying Reflecting feelings)
integrating means summarizing people’s ideas or responses by
highlighting the common themes of the discussion (e.g., “many of you felt
fear during the event”) as well as unique responses
integrating means summarizing people’s ideas or
responses by highlighting the common themes of
the discussion (e.g., “many of you felt fear during
the event”) as well as unique responses
refers to the ability to observe not just one person at
a time but also the interactions and atmosphere
within a group (Participation, Patterns of
Communication, Group atmosphere, Response time,
Technology interference)
Pay attention to your vocal delivery
Use visually attractive and readable learning
materials
Be precise
Build rapport

16. WHAT ARE THE NEEDED FACILITATION SKILLS
FOR THE PFA PROVIDERS?
• COMMUNICATION
• TIME
MANAGEMENT/
ORGANIZATION
SKILLS
Encouraging Self-Directed Learning
Creating self-awareness helps
students to evaluate their study
patterns and readiness to learn.
Providing effective feedback
Make feedback more manageable by
requesting that completed activities be
submitted in a standard format and by a
particular day each week. Explain to
students when they can expect to hear
back from you. Clear expectations will
support effective feedback.

17. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE PFA PROVIDERS?
THE ROLE OF THE FACILITATOR IS TO PROVIDE
THE OPPORTUNITY AND GUIDE THE PROCESS OF
SELF-REFLECTION AND LEARNING.
SHOWS UNCONDITIONAL POSITIVE REGARD AND A
BELIEF IN THEIR ABILITY TO COPE
ENCOURAGES THEM TO HELP THEMSELVES AND
MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS RATHER THAN
IMPOSING SOLUTIONS
FOSTERS SELF-AWARENESS AND PERSEVERANCE IN
HONING COPING SKILLS
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and-responsibilites/

19. WHAT SHOULD PFA PROVIDERS HAVE TO LOOK
FOR?
PROVIDERS MUST LEARN HOW TO LOOK
BETWEEN THE LINES FOR SIGNS OF STRESS
AND ANXIETY.
THE SIGNS OF STRESS ARE NATURAL AND MAY
FLUCTUATE OVER TIME.
SOME PEOPLE MAY HAVE LONGER-LASTING AND
MORE INTENSE REACTIONS.
FEELING SERIOUS DISTRESS IS A NORMAL
REACTION TO EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES,
BUT IT CAN STOP PEOPLE BEING ABLE TO
FUNCTION
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resource/care-caregiver

20. WHAT TO BE CONSIDERED IN REFERRING THE
STUDENT TO SPECIALIZED SUPPORT?
SO UPSET THEY CANNOT TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES OR
OTHERS
BEING VERY ANXIOUS AND FEARFUL
TALKING ABOUT WANTING TO HURT OR KILL THEMSELVES
DOES NOT KNOW THEIR NAME, WHERE THEY ARE FROM,
OR WHAT IS HAPPENING
BEING VERY WITHDRAWN
SHOUTING
BEING ANGRY
THREATENING TO HURT OTHERS
FEELING DISORIENTED OR “UNREAL”
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resource/care-caregiver

21. HOW CAN TO MANAGE INTERACTIONS
EFFECTIVELY?
SITUATION POSSIBLE STRATEGIES
Tense
Atmosphere
 Use icebreakers or humor to break the tension
 Remind students that there are no right or
wrong answers, all answers are acceptable
Non-
participation
 Silence is also an effective way to get people to
talk. After you ask a question, just stay silent
and someone might speak out
 Paraphrase the question you asked
 Encourage the silent participants by asking them
directly what they think or if they have
something to say

22. HOW CAN TO MANAGE INTERACTIONS
EFFECTIVELY?
SITUATION POSSIBLE STRATEGIES
Sleepy,
bored, or
tired
 Change the activity
 Shorten/end the activity/module
Participant
doing other
things
(texting, etc.)
 Set rules at the beginning of the module
and remind students of the norms (e.g.,
Keep cameras on, mute microphones,
etc.)
 Call the student to participate
 If behavior is repetitive, talk to the
person outside of the session to see if

23. HOW CAN TO MANAGE INTERACTIONS
EFFECTIVELY?
SITUATION POSSIBLE STRATEGIES
Conflict or
arguments
 Don’t side with any one participant
 Acknowledge their perspectives
 Remind participants that there are no right or
wrong answers, and they can agree to disagree
A participant
breaks down
 Allow the person to cry and comfort if
appropriate
 If crying is prolonged, suggest a break so you
can talk to the student in private.
 If you have a co-facilitator, that person can be
with the student in another location while you
resume the session. The person can rejoin the
group when he/she is ready.

24. HOW DO TO RESOLVE TECHNOLOGY
MANAGEMENT ISSUES?

25. HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM READY TO
FACILITATE THESE SUPPLEMENTAL MODULES?
1. ATTENDED THE TRAINING PROGRAM GIVEN EITHER BY THE
PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, DEPED
PHILIPPINES OR OTHER SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS DULY RECOGNIZED BY
THE GOVERNMENT
2. UNDERSTOOD THE MHPSS FRAMEWORK AND THE PYRAMID OF
PSYCHOSOCIAL RESPONSES
3. DEVELOPED BASIC BUT EFFECTIVE FACILITATION SKILLS
4. BUILT KNOWLEDGE ON PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID (PFA)
5. THE ABILITY TO VALIDATE STUDENTS’ FEELINGS AND NORMALIZE
THEIR REACTIONS
6. THE ABILITY TO CARE FOR ONESELF ESPECIALLY AFTER PROVIDING
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26. HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM READY TO
FACILITATE THESE SUPPLEMENTAL MODULES?
7. UNDERGONE PFA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PROCESSING - A NEED TO PROCESS
OWN FEELINGS, THOUGHTS, REACTIONS AND BEHAVIORS RELATED TO
DISASTERS BEFORE THEY ARE REQUESTED TO FACILITATE
8. DEMONSTRATED ADAPTABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY
9. DEMONSTRATED PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING
10. DEMONSTRATED COMPASSION AND EMPATHY
11. DEMONSTRATED SENSITIVITY TO THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS ESPECIALLY IF
ASSIGNED TO CLASSES WHERE THERE ARE STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
12. UNDERSTOOD THE NEED TO PRIORITIZE THE WELFARE AND SAFETY OF
LEARNERS: CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY OF THEIR PERSONAL
INFORMATION AS PER DATA PRIVACY ACT OF 2012 (RA 10173) AS GUIDED
BY THE DEPED FREEDOM OF INFORMATION MANUAL (DO 72 S. 2016)

27. THE DALAI LAMA PERSONALITY TEST
PUT IN ORDER 1 - 5 THE FOLLOWING
ANIMALS ACCORDING TO YOUR
PREFERENCE
a) COW
b) TIGER
c) SHEEP
d) HORSE
e) PIG
http://barbaragazda.weebly.com/uploads/8/5/1/1/8511741/dalai_lama_personality_tes
t.pdf
The “Dalai Lama
Personality Quiz,” also
known as the “Ancient
Tibetan Personality
Test,” is a four-
question quiz that
pops up on the
internet from time to
time; it's said to reveal
“how you see your
life on an inmost
level, and your
attitude towards
people.”

28. WHAT IS YOUR FIRST PRIORITY/PREFERENCE?
COW -
WORK
SHEEP - LOYALTY
TIGER -
PRIDE
PIG - MONEY HORSE - FAMILY
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29. There are
wonderful
things in
this world
worthy of
our
protection!
Adventur
e is
waiting
for us!
Nothing
lasts
forever,
we can
change
the future.
What
you need
to do is
believe!
For honor!
Go on,
sound the
horn of
victory!
Time to
shine!
We can
do it!
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30. THANK YOU!
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BOOKS/
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