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The workshop on Psychological first aid held on 23rd February 2024 was the latest milestone of the School of Liberal Arts, GD Goenka University; arranged by the Department of Psychology. The workshop's primary theme was to critically examine and provide psychological first aid to people in an emergency, a technique designed to reduce the occurrence of post-traumatic stress disorders. It focuses on promoting safety, comfort, and emotional stability in those affected, emphasizing basic human connection and empathy. A total of more than 50 people were present in the workshop including speakers, faculties, and undergraduate and postgraduate students. The workshop started the proceedings with an invocation to the divine. The Keynote speaker, Dr Vikas Sharma, Associate professor and Head Department of Clinical Psychology, SGT University, Gurugram, delivered his keynote address on the inadequate understanding of Psychological first aid. He enlightened us on how PFA can help you support others to establish a sense of safety and security after a trauma, it helps to calm stress-related reactions and connect people with necessary support and resources.