Type of Event: Workshop
Date: 31/03/2026
Duration: 2 hours
Place/Venue: Freguesia da Misericórdia, Lisboa, Portugal
Format: In-person
Organising Partner(s): Animam Viventem
Objectives of the Event
The objective of the event was to present the project, its goals, and expected impact to the participants, ensuring a clear understanding of its purpose and relevance, as well as to strengthen participants’ capacity to provide immediate emotional and practical support in crisis situations through the application of Psychological First Aid (PFA) principles.
Thematic Focus
The event addressed themes related to the presentation of the project, including its objectives, scope, and expected impact, as well as key concepts of Psychological First Aid (PFA). The workshop focused on practical approaches to providing immediate emotional and practical support to individuals in distress, based on PFA principles, particularly in the context of public service and community support interventions.
Target Audience
The event targeted public authority technicians who are frequently involved in community support responses. A total of 19 participants attended, bringing professional experience in public services and local interventions, and representing a group well-positioned to apply Psychological First Aid (PFA) principles in their daily work with communities.
Agenda Overview
| Time | Topic/Activity | Speaker |
| 10h00 | Welcome and Presentation of the Project | Marta Almeida |
| 10h20 | Introduction to Psychological First Aid (PFA) | Marta Almeida |
| 10h30 | PFA Principles and Practical Approaches | Marta Almeida |
| 11h15 | Practical Exercises and Role-Playing | Marta Almeida |
| 11h40 | Group Discussion and Experience Sharing | Marta Almeida |
| 11h55 | Closing and Feedback | Marta Almeida |