About the PFA training
PsychLine.in is offering a training that will focus on learning all about Psychological First Aid (PFA), its history, need for PFA, concepts, and primarily focus on training participants in learning the RAPID model of approach that is implemented to efficiently employ PFA with individuals affected by a crisis. After this training, participants will feel ready to provide psychological support to individuals affected by crises.
Date: March 31, 2025
Timing: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM IST
Duration: 3 hours
Fees: ₹799/-
If you would like to participate in this training, fill out the registration form below. We will provide participants with a Psychological First Aid toolkit that will include a comprehensive synopsis of the training, and share an e-certificate of participation with those who complete the training and fill out the PsychLine.in feedback form. We will also provide participants with a resource list to share with anyone who may want to reach out to NGOs or other agencies that help provide relief to individuals affected by disasters. This list will be shared with all as part of our PFA toolkit!
WHY is this training important?
Individuals who face adversities like a natural disaster, in this context, flash floods that wipe out entire communities, are more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (fact!). The aftermaths of such an ill-fated, unpredictable, uncontrollable, and mortal disaster are obviously dire physically, psychologically, spiritually, as well as financially not only for the victims, but also for survivors, bystanders, responders, witnesses, and the community as a whole. The affected community may be gripped by shock, grief, fear, loss, and trauma.
Of these challenges, one aspect where we all could offer aid to the community is by making accessible immediate psychological assistance/support in the wake of crises. Imagine this to be like how an ambulance may provide immediate “first-aid” to a person who just had an accident; similarly, there is something called Psychological First Aid that is designed with the goal to promote safety, stabilize survivors of disasters, and connect affected individuals to help and resources as short-term support tools. In short, PFA is designed to help people cope with the stress, shock, confusion, fear, feelings of hopelessness, grief, anger, guilt, and withdrawal that arise when a catastrophe (a disaster) has just occurred.
WHO can register for this training?
PFA is NOT a long-term intervention and is NOT psychotherapy or counseling for post-traumatic stress. Which is why, this method does NOT require a clinician or mental health professional to carry out the steps of care. The process can be learned and employed by anyone who can make direct contact with individuals affected by the crisis.
The earlier you can assist someone in gaining a sense of calm and meeting their immediate needs, the better they can cope throughout their state of trauma. In fact, research has PROVEN that PFA works better when the community as a whole is equipped to provide care, from the inside-out, instead of waiting to “import” mental health experts to provide assistance. Which is why, EVERYONE interested is invited to attend this training!
HOW to register for the training?
Click on the Register button below, and fill out the registration form. Please upload a screenshot of your payment made to PsychLine India via PayTm, GooglePay, or any other UPI app transfer, or payment made via a bank transfer where indicated in the form.
The UPI Id for payment is ‘psychlineindia@icici’ or you could also use the below QR code to make payments via any UPI app, like googlePay or PayTm, etc.
You may also pay via an online Bank Transfer below:
Ac name: PSYCHLINE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Ac number: 103705001163
IFSC code: ICIC0001037
You will receive an Email with confirmation of payment and information on how to join the workshop within 1 day of submitting this registration form. Your seat is confirmed only after receipt of payment for the workshop. Please make sure to check your spam folder so you do not miss the Email and link to join.
About the facilitator
Dr. Niharika Thakkar is the founder of PsychLine.in. She is an experienced therapist and behavioral sciences researcher by profession as well as by passion. She holds a Ph.D. through Leiden University, The Netherlands, and currently lives in New York. She completed her Bachelors and Masters in Clinical Psychology from Fergusson College, Pune. She is one of the few Indians who has several international publications to her name, working towards transforming mental health care in India to end the stigma and provide good quality care to ALL.
IMPORTANT:
- Limited Seats.
- This is an online training, the link to join the training will be shared with you after you have confirmed your seat upon completion of payment for the training.
- You may only attend the training if you have registered for it.
- The presentation delivered through the training will not be shared with the participants. A PFA toolkit and resource list will be Emailed to each participant along with the e-certificate.
Let’s learn, grow, and do what we can to promote good quality care in India!
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