Due to the high-pressure nature of the job, many Veterinary Professionals require mental health and wellbeing support. Barrington Centre is delighted to introduce Psychological First Aid (PFA), a program tailored to the Veterinary Industry. PFA is the mental and emotional equivalent of medical first aid. This initiative will provide Veterinary workers with the necessary skills to identify and support colleagues who are experiencing psychological ‘ill health’.
Barrington Centre’s Senior Psychologists alongside Industry Professionals have designed this program to build Individual and Organisational resilience. Psychological First Aid thereby reduces the risk of anxiety and depression within the Veterinary sector.
Program Overview
The PFA program consists of
- 2 hour online interactive workshop
- Workbook and additional take-home resources
- Ongoing network support opportunities
PFA Participants will acquire the skills to:
- Understand the principles of PFA
- Recognise team members who are ‘at risk’ and require support
- Provide appropriate support measures until the problem is resolved or professional assistance is accessed
- Access referrals for additional Psychological Support Systems
$250 (plus GST) per participant.
