Psychological first aid is a process that can be quickly learned and applied by educators to assist with emotional recovery. It involves five simple steps:

• Listen—Provide an opportunity to share experiences and express feelings.
• Protect—Protect individuals from further trauma and help reestablish feelings of physical and emotional safety.
• Connect—Help individuals reestablish supportive connections.
• Model—Demonstrate calm and optimistic behavior.
• Teach—Help individuals understand the normal range of stress reactions.