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: September 07, 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!
Register NowWHY 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 Now button above, and fill out the registration form. Once you have filled this out and completed your payment, you will receive an Email within 1 day with the join link for the workshop. Your seat is only confirmed after you have completed payment for the training. The confirmation email will be sent to you on the address that you provide in the registration form, so be sure to type it out correctly! And do keep an eye out for our email once you have filled in the registration form, check your spam folder too in case you can’t find it!
About the facilitator
Dr. Niharika Thakkar is the founder of PsychLine.in. She is a therapist and behavioral scientist by profession as well as by passion. She currently lives in New York, holds a Ph.D. in Social and Behavioral Sciences from Leiden University in the Netherlands, but is most prominently known for her passion for mental health awareness and her commitment to breaking the stigma around mental health care in India.
IMPORTANT:
- Limited Seats.
- This is an online workshop, the link to join the workshop will be shared with you after you have confirmed your seat upon completion of payment.
- The presentation delivered through the workshop will not be shared with the participants. A handout detailing a synopsis of the workshop will be emailed to each participant along with the e-certificate.
- If there are any special requirements or assistance needed by you to be able to attend the workshop, please email and let us know in advance at contact@psychline.in