GROUNDWORK: Psychological First Aid for Herbal Practitioners

March 17 @ 5PM Eastern – LIVE 

Free for HWB Members | Suggested donation for non-members

Equip yourself with the essential skills to support your clients’ emotional well-being. Join us for Psychological First Aid for Herbal Practitioners, a live webinar designed to provide herbalists with a framework for responding to individuals in distress.

We will guide you through the core principles of Psychological First Aid (PFA), focusing on practical assessment techniques and strategies for providing compassionate and effective support. Learn how to create a safe and supportive environment, assess immediate needs, and connect clients with appropriate resources.

Learning objectives include:

• Introduction to Psychological First Aid (PFA): Understanding the principles and goals of PFA in the context of herbal practice.
• The PFA Framework: Learn the 6 core actions: Contact and Engagement, Safety and Comfort, Stabilization, Information Gathering, Practical Assistance, and Connection with Social Supports.
• Assessment Skills: Developing the ability to identify signs of distress, anxiety, and trauma in clients.
• Active Listening and Empathy: Practicing effective communication techniques to build rapport and provide emotional support.
• Providing Practical Assistance: Helping clients address immediate needs and access essential resources.
• Self-Care for Practitioners: Strategies for managing your own emotional well-being while providing support to others.

Enhance your ability to provide holistic care by integrating psychological first aid principles into your herbal practice.

Key improvements in this version:

• Clear Focus on PFA: Establishes the webinar’s purpose as teaching Psychological First Aid.
• Specific Learning Outcomes: Highlights the practical skills attendees will gain, such as assessment and providing support.
• Incorporation of NCTSN Framework: Uses the 6 core actions of PFA from the NCTSN learning page.
• Emphasis on Practical Application: Focuses on how herbal practitioners can integrate PFA into their practice.
• Inclusion of Self-Care: Recognizes the importance of self-care for practitioners providing emotional support.
• Resource List: Adds a valuable resource list of mental health support organizations as part of the webinar materials.

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.