GROUNDWORK: Building Trauma-Resilient Communities: Herbalism & Community Support

December 15 @ 5PM Eastern – LIVE 

Free for HWB Members | Suggested donation for non-members

Empower your community to heal and thrive in the face of adversity! Join us for GROUNDWORK: Building Trauma-Resilient Communities: Herbalism & Community Support, a live webinar designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to use herbalism and community-based interventions to build resilience in communities affected by trauma.

Denise Cusack will guide you through the essential steps of creating trauma-resilient communities, including understanding the impact of trauma on individuals and communities, building supportive networks, and utilizing herbal remedies to promote healing and well-being. Learn how to empower your community to heal from trauma and build a stronger, more resilient future.

Learning objectives include:

• Understanding Trauma and Its Impact: Exploring the different types of trauma and their impact on individuals, families, and communities.
• Building Supportive Networks: Strategies for creating strong and supportive networks within your community, including peer support groups and community healing circles.
• Herbal Allies for Trauma Resilience: Reviewing herbs that can support emotional regulation, nervous system health, and overall well-being in the face of trauma.
• Community-Based Herbal Interventions: Developing and implementing community-based herbal interventions to address the specific needs of trauma-affected populations.
• Self-Care for Community Leaders: Emphasizing the importance of self-care for community leaders and activists working with trauma-affected populations.
• Advocating for Trauma-Informed Policies: Exploring how to advocate for policies that promote trauma-informed care and support community resilience.

Empower your community to heal from trauma and build a stronger, more resilient future with herbalism and community support!

This live webinar includes a downloadable eGuide, slides, and a guide to herbal remedies for trauma resilience, and a certificate of completion for 1 CEU hour.

PRESENTER

Denise Cusack 
Co-Executive Director & Programs Director, Herbalists With out Borders

Denise first joined HWB in 2015 and volunteered as website coordinator before moving into the full time volunteer Executive Director role in fall of 2017. Denise served as ED for HWB from 2017-2022. She then served on the Board of Directors from 2022-2024, and returned as Executive Director in April of 2024. Denise also developed the US Seed Grant program and the US Donation Distribution Network, and continues to work as HWB Coordinator for both programs from her farm. Denise is also the Chief Editor and Designer of the Without Borders Magazine. READ MORE…

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ABOUT GROUNDWORK

GROUNDWORK (Live!) 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5PM Eastern time
A live webinar that dives into key topics and foundations of community-based work. Learn about real-world models and get inspired to start—or deepen—your local efforts. GROUNDWORK webinars provide training, templates, and strategies for setting up community health projects, such as free clinics, disaster relief models, and herbal education, often utilizing sliding scale donations for resources.