Family Assistance Education & Research Foundation

Our mission is to help ensure prompt, effective support following #crises and #disasters involving an organization, its employees and customers, and the public.

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Get Certified as a Mental Health First Aider!
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) from the #NationalCouncilforMentalWellbeing teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among adults.

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In honoring the importance of #MentalHealthFirstAid and May as #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, FAERF Institute conducted 2 classes—a face-to-face and a virtual class! Certifying the participants as Mental Health First Aiders!

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This month's Consciousness@Work article highlights the anniversary dates of three airline tragedies. These and other survivor stories are featured in the FAERF Institute's upcoming Certificate in International Humanitarian Assistance Response (I-HARP)™. https://t.co/r3RFmHQFt1

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In this month's Consiousness@Work, read how Equinor commemorated employees who died, survivors, and families of the 2013 In Amenas terrorist attack. FAERF sends our best wishes to Equinor leadership for honoring survivors and those impacted by the losses. https://t.co/EHKo6axN1A

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August 2020 marks the 35th anniversary of the crash of Delta 191. Read this month's awareness@work to learn the challenges of beginning the research and about the employees, the unsung heroes. https://t.co/xJGJLSOhJD

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Read this week's Wednesday Wisdom to learn about a 9/11 survivor who turned her tragedy into a way of helping others. https://t.co/zOQVgD3Zen

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This month's Awareness@work article reminds us of the need for research in shaping best practices and plans for survivor support... alas, placing the horse in front of the cart, instead of creating legislation after harm is done. https://t.co/Sd0j8oixTl

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This week's Wednesday Wisdom features the story of Tessa, a Peace Corps volunteer killed by a shark in Tonga. Her family's needs were like that of others in FAF research, which led to improved support for future survivors. https://t.co/gJsc81Gatk

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Hear discussions between Carolyn Coarsey and NCBRT Instructor, Roy Bethge about responder resilience. The FAF is proud to partner with LSU's National Center for Biomedical Research & Training Center, a leader in training for emergency responders. https://t.co/x9hbbUjAnd

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Alaska-based transportation leader, Bruce LaLonde reflects on the evolution of humanitarian assistance in the workplace in this week's awareness@work. https://t.co/by2taJMXE2

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Read this month's Wednesday Wisdom about one family survivor's Guardian Angel. https://t.co/AEFCEhBHOl

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Read this week's awareness@work article and learn how experienced airport leader, Chris Rausch views Human Services Response™ Training as invaluable to planning and preparing for crisis response at Sky Harbor International Airport, Phoenix, Arizona. https://t.co/GCJVc3hKms

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In the midst of tragic times, it is always helpful to read stories about how one person can make such a difference in the life of one who is suffering. Read this week's Wednesday Wisdom and learn about how a cruise line Care Team member did just that. https://t.co/uEnIUiN3tk

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Read one of Mother Theresa's favorite poems, Anyway, and the book by Kent M. Keith about maintaining hope and optimism during the most challenging times on Higher Resources, Inc. https://t.co/yBiuTwCxKb

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In the face of COVID19 and so much uncertainty, we are reminded by long-term survivors of traumatic loss that surrounding ourselves with loving, supportive people will see us through the worst of times--read A Mother's Friend in this week's WW. https://t.co/lCuTyuSJkb

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The Ride of a Lifetime by Robert Iger is the perfect read during these uncertain times. Reading his inside story as the CEO of the Walt Disney Co. during his 15 year "ride" will encourage and inspire you. https://t.co/0NoS1IkCKL

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See this week's awareness@work for practical guidelines for self-care during these challenging times. https://t.co/a2LjgyVpmv

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In the Mindful Brain, this week's book recommendation from Higher Resources, learn more about the power of mindfulness in reducing stress and adding meaning to life. https://t.co/bF3rMmLNdF

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In this month's Wednesday Wisdom, read survivor Kathy Johnston's story about what helped her in her healing journey--looking back 11 years. https://t.co/AP7o2ec1vp

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Gain a greater understanding of how to integrate trauma and other life experiences for healthier living in Mindsight, reviewed on Higher Resources' website this week. https://t.co/RjK5lzHslV