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SUMMARY:GROUNDWORK: Nourishing Our Communities: Food as Medicine for All
DESCRIPTION:June 16 @ 5PM Eastern – LIVE  \nFree for HWB Members | Suggested donation for non-members  \n\n \nEnsure everyone in your community has access to nourishing\, healing food! Join us for GROUNDWORK: Nourishing Our Communities: Food as Medicine for All\, a live webinar designed to equip you with recipes\, tips\, and inspiration to get more food to communities and integrate herbs into everyday meals\, with a focus on accessibility and inclusivity. \nDenise Cusack will guide you through the principles of food as medicine\, sharing nutritive herbal and spice recipes that support inflammation\, digestion\, prenatal and postnatal health\, and overall well-being. Learn how to empower your community with delicious and healing food\, regardless of their background or circumstances. \n \nLearning objectives include: \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Foundations of Food as Medicine: Understanding the principles of using food to promote health and prevent disease\, with a focus on accessible and affordable options.\nHerbal and Spice Recipes for Nutrition on a Budget: Sharing recipes that are both delicious\, packed with essential nutrients\, and affordable for low-income communities.\nFoods that Support Inflammation for All: Exploring foods and herbs that can help reduce inflammation in the body\, with adaptations for different dietary needs and preferences.\nHerbal Recipes for Digestive Health and Accessibility: Providing recipes to support healthy digestion and gut function\, with modifications for common dietary restrictions and allergies.\nFood as Medicine for Prenatal and Postnatal Moms in Underserved Communities: Discussing recipes and dietary recommendations for pregnant and postpartum women\, with a focus on addressing nutritional deficiencies common in underserved communities.\nCommunity Outreach Strategies for Food Justice: Sharing tips and inspiration for getting more food to communities facing food insecurity and integrating herbs into community meals in a culturally sensitive way.\n\n\n\n\n\nNourish your community with the healing power of food and herbs\, ensuring that everyone has access to the nourishment they need to thrive! \nThis live webinar includes a downloadable eGuide\, slides\, and a collection of accessible herbal recipe cards\, and a certificate of completion for 1 CEU hour. \n\nPRESENTER \nDenise Cusack\, \nCo-Executive Director & Programs Director\, Herbalists With out Borders \nDenise 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… \n  \n\n. \nABOUT GROUNDWORK \nGROUNDWORK (Live!) 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5PM Eastern time\n 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.\n \n\n 
URL:https://hwbglobal.org/event/groundwork-nourishing-our-communities-food-as-medicine-for-all/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,HWB GROUNDWORK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260519T180000
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SUMMARY:GROUNDWORK: Aromatherapy Safety
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nMay 19 @ 5PM Eastern – LIVE  \nFree for HWB Members | Suggested donation for non-members  \n\n \nGain confidence and ensure safety in your aromatherapy practice! Join us for Aromatherapy Safety\, a live webinar designed to equip you with the knowledge and understanding to use essential oils safely and effectively in your herbal practice and community work. \nWe will guide you through the essential principles of aromatherapy safety\, including appropriate dilution rates for different populations and uses\, understanding phototoxicity\, and promoting proper use. Learn how to confidently incorporate essential oils into your work while minimizing risks. \n  \nLearning objectives include: \n\n\n\nDilution Rates: Understanding appropriate dilution rates for different populations (e.g.\, children\, pregnant women\, elderly) and uses (e.g.\, topical application\, inhalation).\nPhototoxicity: Identifying essential oils that are phototoxic and taking appropriate precautions to avoid sun sensitivity.\nProper Use: Learning proper techniques for using essential oils safely\, including inhalation\, topical application\, and diffusion.\nContraindications and Precautions: Understanding contraindications and precautions for specific essential oils and medical conditions.\nEducational Resources: Providing a list of reputable educational resources for aromatherapy safety.\nBest Practices for Community Settings: Implementing best practices for using essential oils safely in community settings\, such as herbal chapters and outreach programs.\n\n\n\nUse essential oils with confidence and knowledge\, ensuring the safety and well-being of yourself and your community. \nThis live webinar includes a downloadable eGuide\, slides\, and a dilution rate chart\, and a certificate of completion for 1 CEU hour. \n\nThis and other On-Demand programs and resources are available to all members. If you are not yet a member and would like to join\, CLICK HERE. Membership is as low as $5/month. \n\nIf making a donation\, please give us time to process your donation\, then watch for a follow-up email with the direct link to the Zoom registration link. \nWe are a part-time staff\, so your patience is greatly appreciated. \n\nPRESENTER \nDenise Cusack\, \nCo-Executive Director & Programs Director\, Herbalists With out Borders \nDenise 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… \n  \n\n. \nABOUT GROUNDWORK \nGROUNDWORK (Live!) 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5PM Eastern time\n 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.\n \n\n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hwbglobal.org/event/aromatherapy-safety/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,HWB GROUNDWORK
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herbalists Without Borders":MAILTO:office@hwbglobal.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260506
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SUMMARY:A Cup Of Tea With HWB
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Herbalists Without Borders has partnered with Idealist in their dream and an invitation: if some of us\, many of us—enough of us—can agree on three simple things\, we can unleash a wave of hope and creativity like we’ve never seen. \nWe as herbalists\, however you define that\, have been working with our  families\, our “communities” for as long as there has been a history to record\, so we thought what better way to connect with those in our communities than over a cup of tea. No agenda other than getting to know at least five people in your community that you didn’t know before. Invite them for a cup of tea – we thought we’d start with chamomile\, since a cup of calm is what everyone needs in this crazy world right now.  \nSo I invite you to find your area HWB Group (chapter\, clinic\, project) and have a cup of tea with them on 5/5/2026 – Tuesday\, May 5th. As our groups and members start to organize\, you will find details online – CLICK HERE. \nSIGN UP TO HOST A TEA EVENT:\nCLICK HERE to sign up to host A Cup Of Tea With HWB \n  \nWHEN YOU PARTICIPATE: \nPlease share your tea pictures on social\, in email… however you like\, but please \n\n hashtag #ACupOfTeaWithHWB\ntag @HerbalistsWithoutBorders and @JoinIdealist\n\n  \nFIND OUT MORE: \n\nCLICK HERE to Find an HWB Group Near You\nCLICK HERE to Learn More About Idealist\nCLICK HERE to Sign Up For Our Mailing List for Future Events\n\n  \n\nAbout Herbalists Without Borders  \nHerbalists Without Borders’ vision is a global community where all people have access to affordable natural and botanical health and wellness. To bring that vision into reality\, we work with community-based chapters to create educational\, advocacy and grassroots model projects to fill the gaps in health justice internationally.\nWe’re very social and encourage you to follow us @HerbalistsWithoutBorders – Facebook\, Instagram\, and LinkedIn \nHerbalists Without Borders – Take a stand for health justice. \n# # # # # \nAbout Idealist \nFor 30 years\, Idealist has worked to bridge the gap between intention and action by connecting organizations and people who want to do good. With the 2025 merger with VolunteerMatch\, Idealist has connected 200\,000+ organizations with tens of millions of people. Over the years\, the combined organizations facilitated posting of over a million jobs and over a million volunteer opportunities. Additionally\, Idealist empowers businesses to make a difference through volunteering via API technology and other means. Find out more at idealist.org and on LinkedIn and Instagram. \n# # # # # \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hwbglobal.org/event/cup-of-tea-with-hwb-may/
CATEGORIES:Member Hosted,Members Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T170000
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SUMMARY:GROUNDWORK: Garden Programs for Communities – Cultivating Collective Wellness
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nApril 21 @ 5PM Eastern – LIVE  \nFree for HWB Members | Suggested donation for non-members  \n\n \nTransform your community through the power of gardens! Join us for Garden Programs for Communities – Cultivating Collective Wellness\, a live webinar designed to help you create and implement thriving garden programs that promote health\, connection\, and sustainability. \nDenise Cusack will guide you through the essential steps of developing successful garden programs\, from initial planning to community engagement and long-term maintenance. Learn how to create gardens that provide food\, medicine\, and a sense of belonging for all. \n  \nLearning objectives include: \n\n\n\nPlanning & Design: Strategies for designing gardens that meet the specific needs and goals of your community.\nCommunity Engagement: Techniques for involving community members in all stages of the garden program.\nSustainable Gardening Practices: Best practices for creating environmentally friendly and resilient gardens.\nFood & Medicine Production: Tips for growing herbs and vegetables that can be used to support community health.\nEducational Opportunities: Ideas for incorporating educational activities into your garden program.\nLong-Term Sustainability: Strategies for ensuring the long-term success and impact of your garden program.\n\n\n\nEmpower your community through the transformative power of gardens\, fostering collective wellness and promoting a deeper connection with nature. \nThis live webinar includes a downloadable eGuide\, slides\, and a sample garden program proposal\, and a certificate of completion for 1 CEU hour. \n  \n\nPRESENTER \nDenise Cusack\, \nCo-Executive Director & Programs Director\, Herbalists With out Borders \nDenise 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… \n  \n\n. \nABOUT GROUNDWORK \nGROUNDWORK (Live!) 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5PM Eastern time\n 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.\n \n\n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hwbglobal.org/event/garden-programs-for-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,HWB GROUNDWORK
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
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SUMMARY:ROUNDTABLE: Navigating the Perimenopause and Menopause Transition\, With Erika Galentin
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\nMarch 26 @ 12PM Eastern – LIVE  \nFree for HWB Members | Suggested donation for non-members \nRegistration will close 3/26 at 11:00 AM EDT | Program begins promptly at 12:00 PM EDT \nNOTE: We are a small team and process your donations and registrations manually.\nYour patience is greatly appreciated.  \n\n \nJoin Erika Galentin MNIMH RH (AHG) for a deepdive exploration of how herbalism as a practice can support individuals navigating the perimenopause and menopause transition. In this case review session\, Erika will share about how this remarkable metamorphosis can show up in both body and the psyche\, altering physiology in ways that are completely unique to the individual. She will also explore how she worked alongside pharmaceutical support (both hormonal and otherwise) safely and in ways that maximized client wellness. \nAll attendees receive a Certificate of Completion for 1 CEU hour. \nLive 90-minute webinar (1 hour presentation\, 30 minutes Q&A)\nDownloadable webinar slides and handout\nFurther Case Study Discussions in RoundTable Forum (members only)\n  * * * Not yet a member? JOIN TODAY! \n\nPRESENTER \n \nErika Galentin\, MNIMH RH (AHG)\nLead Creatrix\, Clinical Herbalist\, Clinical & Business Mentor\, Sovereignty Herbs \nErika is the host of the Herbal Practice Connexion (HPX) and Executive Director of the American Herbalists Guild. Her home base and medicine gardens are located just outside of Athens\, OH but she serves a national and international community with her renowned herbs & wellness coaching\, online and in-person classes and workshops\, and clinical mentorship programs. Erika holds a degree in Herbal Medicine from the University of Wales\, Cardiff\, UK and Scottish School of Herbal Medicine\, Glasgow\, UK. She is a professional member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (UK) and a Registered Herbalist (RH) member of the American Herbalists Guild (USA). Over 20 years of clinical practice has provided a platform for witnessing the efficacy of medicinal plants and aromatics within a clinical environment. It is through this clinical practice that Erika seeks to encourage positive\, learned relationships between plants and people and people and their bodies. She is a firm believer in celebrating the role that emotions and the psyche play in the ecology of our physical terrain. \n  \n  \n\nABOUT ROUNDTABLE \nJoin us for our new Clinical RoundTable series\, where we review real case studies with an experienced clinical herbalist. Discuss assessment\, intake\, formulation\, follow-up\, and care strategies in a supportive peer learning environment from a practicing clinician. We will have different clinicians presenting a case study at each roundtable\, providing different perspectives and experiences for those looking to deepen their clinical practice.  \n\nLearning Objectives\n\nExplore clinical assessment skills through real-world case studies\nParticipate in case review and problem-solving\nGain insights into client care strategies and formulation approaches from different practicing clinicians\n\n\n Results/Outcome from the Workshop\nParticipants will deepen their understanding of clinical herbal practice\, assessment\, and collaborative care planning through discussion and peer learning. \n\n\n\n  \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://hwbglobal.org/event/navigating-perimenopause-menopause-transition/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,HWB ROUNDTABLE,Virtual: Live
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T180000
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SUMMARY:GROUNDWORK: Psychological First Aid for Herbal Practitioners
DESCRIPTION:March 17 @ 5PM Eastern – LIVE  \nFree for HWB Members | Suggested donation for non-members \nREGISTRATION CLOSES AT 4:00 PM EDT \n\n \nEquip 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. \nWe 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. \n  \nLearning objectives include: \n\nIntroduction to Psychological First Aid (PFA): Understanding the principles and goals of PFA in the context of herbal practice.\nThe PFA Framework: Learn the 6 core actions: Contact and Engagement\, Safety and Comfort\, Stabilization\, Information Gathering\, Practical Assistance\, and Connection with Social Supports.\nAssessment Skills: Developing the ability to identify signs of distress\, anxiety\, and trauma in clients.\nActive Listening and Empathy: Practicing effective communication techniques to build rapport and provide emotional support.\nProviding Practical Assistance: Helping clients address immediate needs and access essential resources.\nSelf-Care for Practitioners: Strategies for managing your own emotional well-being while providing support to others.\n\nEnhance your ability to provide holistic care by integrating psychological first aid principles into your herbal practice. \nKey improvements in this version: \n\nClear Focus on PFA: Establishes the webinar’s purpose as teaching Psychological First Aid.\nSpecific Learning Outcomes: Highlights the practical skills attendees will gain\, such as assessment and providing support.\nIncorporation of NCTSN Framework: Uses the 6 core actions of PFA from the NCTSN learning page.\nEmphasis on Practical Application: Focuses on how herbal practitioners can integrate PFA into their practice.\nInclusion of Self-Care: Recognizes the importance of self-care for practitioners providing emotional support.\nResource List: Adds a valuable resource list of mental health support organizations as part of the webinar materials.\n\n  \n\nPRESENTER \nDenise Cusack\, \nCo-Executive Director & Programs Director\, Herbalists With out Borders \nDenise 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… \n  \n\n. \nABOUT GROUNDWORK \nGROUNDWORK (Live!) 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5PM Eastern time\n 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.\n \n\n 
URL:https://hwbglobal.org/event/psychological-first-aid-herbal-practitioners/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,HWB GROUNDWORK
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herbalists Without Borders":MAILTO:office@hwbglobal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T095537
CREATED:20260211T193810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T193810Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Planning for All: Designing Resilient\, Accessible\, and Engaging Gardens
DESCRIPTION:February 17 @ 5PM Eastern – LIVE  \nFree for HWB Members | Suggested donation for non-members  \n\nThis GroundWork session will guide participants through planning gardens of all sizes using permaculture principles. Topics include strategies for raised beds\, integrated fields\, and small or large garden spaces\, as well as approaches to meet different goals such as child-safe gardens\, accessible gardens\, and multilingual signage. We’ll also introduce HWB’s seed grants\, discuss our new growing assistance forum\, and share how to reach out for ongoing support and community collaboration. \nLearning objectives include: \n\nApply permaculture principles to plan sustainable and productive gardens.\nExplore design strategies for diverse garden sizes and layouts.\nAddress goals such as child safety\, accessibility\, and cultural inclusivity.\nUnderstand how to access HWB’s seed grants and growing support.\nIntegrate community engagement and resources into garden planning.\n\nAnd more… \n\nPRESENTER \nDenise Cusack\, \nCo-Executive Director & Programs Director\, Herbalists With out Borders \nDenise 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… \n\nABOUT GROUNDWORK \nGROUNDWORK (Live!) 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5PM Eastern time\n 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.\n \n\n 
URL:https://hwbglobal.org/event/garden-planning-for-all-designing-resilient-accessible-and-engaging-gardens/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,HWB GROUNDWORK
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herbalists Without Borders":MAILTO:office@hwbglobal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260526T095537
CREATED:20260204T200350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T200350Z
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SUMMARY:ROUNDTABLE: Herbal Approach to Autoimmune Support
DESCRIPTION:November 18 @ 5PM Eastern – LIVE  \nFree for HWB Members | Suggested donation for non-members  \n\n \nJoin Petra Sovcov as she explores natural strategies for supporting individuals with autoimmune challenges through the lens of clinical herbalism and functional wellness. Participants will gain an understanding of the pathology of inflammation and immune reactions\, examining the mechanisms that drive chronic inflammatory responses and autoimmune dysfunction. \nCentral to the discussion is the 9 Pillars of Inflammation framework—a systematic approach to identifying potential root causes including candida/parasites\, chronic stress/trauma\, infections\, endocrine disruptors\, heavy metals\, DNA repair deficiencies\, chronic sensitivities\, leaky gut\, and nutritional deficiencies. This model provides students with a roadmap for comprehensive differential assessment and targeted formulations. \nThe course covers essential herbal actions and herb families specific to immune modulation\, anti-inflammatory support\, and tissue healing. Participants will learn to match therapeutic properties with client presentations\, understanding how different herbs interact with immune pathways and inflammatory cascades. \nPractical application is emphasized through formulation principles\, teaching students how to create personalized herbal protocols that address multiple pillars simultaneously. The course concludes with case study review\, allowing students to apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios\, analyze complex presentations\, and develop evidence-based herbal support strategies for autoimmune challenges. \nAll attendees receive a Certificate of Completion for 1 CEU hour. \nLive 1-hour webinar\nDownloadable webinar slides and handout\n \nAnd more… \n\nPRESENTER \nPetra Sovcov\, DNM\, CHT\nCo-Chair\, Board of Directors\, Herbalists With out Borders \nPetra Sovcov is a Clinical Herbal Therapist and holds a Doctorate of Natural Medicine. She is the director of Healing House Natural Wellness. With deep expertise in Western Clinical Herbalism\, Holistic Nutrition\, and DNA/SNP analysis\, she specializes in supporting individuals with chronic inflammatory conditions such as autoimmune disease. \nPetra’s unique approach integrates her framework—the 9 Pillars of Inflammation—with genetic insights and clinical herbalism to help clients on their individual path. \nThrough virtual consultations serving clients across North America\, she empowers individuals to reclaim their wellness through personalized\, evidence-based\, and traditional natural medicine. READ MORE… \n\nABOUT ROUNDTABLE \nJoin us for our new Clinical RoundTable series\, where we review real case studies with an experienced clinical herbalist. Discuss assessment\, intake\, formulation\, follow-up\, and care strategies in a supportive peer learning environment from a practicing clinician. We will have different clinicians presenting a case study at each roundtable\, providing different perspectives and experiences for those looking to deepen their clinical practice.  \n\nLearning Objectives\n\nExplore clinical assessment skills through real-world case studies\nParticipate in case review and problem-solving\nGain insights into client care strategies and formulation approaches from different practicing clinicians\n\n\n Results/Outcome from the Workshop\nParticipants will deepen their understanding of clinical herbal practice\, assessment\, and collaborative care planning through discussion and peer learning. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hwbglobal.org/event/roundtable-herbal-approach-to-autoimmune-support/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Education,HWB ROUNDTABLE,Virtual: Live
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ORGANIZER;CN="Herbalists Without Borders":MAILTO:office@hwbglobal.org
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