Learner Reviews & Feedback for Psychological First Aid by Johns Hopkins University
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KG
Oct 26, 2020
Course was easy to digest but very engaging! Dr. George Everly is a remarkable instructor with many years of experience. As a first responder, I look forward to applyinh my learnings in the field :)
MJ
May 2, 2020
I preferred the RAPID approach. It is like a guide and step by step approach to supporting people in crises. I especially appreciated the simulation videos. It helped with reframing and paraphrasing.
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By Khrobolova A
•May 7, 2020
My first course on Coursera. Not connected to professional activity. It just feels that it is useful to have such skills in today's world.
By Robyn B
•May 5, 2020
This course offers great insight for emergency responders, disaster workers, and those wishing to know how to help others during a crisis.
By Philip N
•Apr 12, 2020
Informative, well structured and fun course! Doctor Everly was an amazing instructor as well, always to the point yet so easy to follow :)
By Aarinola T A
•Apr 8, 2020
I am a psychologist and i got to know that psychological first aid is not therapy and i really got insight about psychological first aid.
By Dr A J
•Apr 5, 2020
I would like to thank Dr George Everly,Jr,PhD for being such a wonderful guide. Really loved the way it was presented. Thank you very much
By vanessa a
•Dec 9, 2016
This course is very insightful in PFA, the lessons and simulation videos are super helpful in giving you an idea of real life experiences!
By Irsa A
•Jan 11, 2024
It is a nice course to get an insight on how to be useful in a situation of crisis. The course instructor has great grip on the contents.
By Madeline S
•Feb 10, 2021
Very thorough and detailed. Went over definitions for each module, as well as including a scripted video to help. Would highly recommend.
By Châu N V
•Dec 5, 2020
This course have many simulation video, I like it so much. It's reality, I can understand it easily.
Thanks for giving me many knowledge.
By Frank L
•Oct 29, 2020
It's a fantastic course, better than others that I've tried on this platform. If you want to introduce this topic, it's your best chance!
By Manuela A C
•Oct 10, 2020
Great course to learn more about psychological first response in cases of emergencies and disasters.
Dr George Elvery is a great teacher.
By Paige R
•Sep 25, 2020
I really enjoyed taking this class. I felt it helped add to my my knowledge and skill set given to me because of my degree in psychology.
By RIYA D S
•Sep 9, 2020
Really nice and educational course. Anyone can understand. You don't need to have any sort of medical background to complete this course.
By Danielle S J
•Jul 14, 2020
I LOVED this course. The lessons were perfectly digestible, applicable, and informative -- I would actually say life-changing. Thank you!
By Katryl I
•Oct 16, 2022
It was very very helpful personally and moreover to the things I want to be able to offer to my community whenever necessary. Thank you.
By Joy D
•Jul 4, 2022
I'm happy that I took this and that I was able to learn these valuable psychological first aid skill. It was also suprisingly engaging!
By Punyapa T
•Apr 18, 2022
very engaging and other than the well-explained information, the materials are easy to understand by non-native english speakers as well
By PANAGIOTA P
•Dec 27, 2020
Effectively structured and presented, not for one moment did I feel incapable of following because of my lack of experience in the field
By Patrice H
•Nov 8, 2020
This coarse was very informative to me to help me cope with everyday life skills in mental health teaching the knowledge to help people.
By Paris W
•Aug 31, 2020
Very beneficial. I am working towards getting my MSW and this was very interesting to me. I look forward to using this during my career.
By Anagha V
•Aug 8, 2020
I loved the classes. It is just amazing. It helped me a lot. And through me many people in the wake of disaster will also get benefited.
By Wang Y
•Jul 3, 2020
The arrangement of the course material is great. There are simulations following every lecture to enforce understanding of the concepts.
By Andrew C
•May 21, 2020
Brilliant. Everyone should do this.
Although on my phone I couldn't watch each video and scroll through the transcript at the same time.
By Jazmin D
•Feb 25, 2020
This course gave me so much information that I can practice as the need arises, especially living in a country where PFA is very needed.
By GAURAV K
•Oct 12, 2022
So insightful and meaningful for everyone, especially for people in psychology, and medical background, or anyone into public dealing.