Free ebookPsychological First Aid: A Practical Guide to Supporting Someone in Distress

Course Description

Psychological First Aid: A Practical Guide to Supporting Someone in Distress is a free ebook course in Health and Psychology that helps you respond with confidence when someone is overwhelmed by stress, crisis, grief, or shock. Whether you are a caregiver, teacher, teammate, manager, volunteer, or simply a supportive friend, you will learn practical, evidence informed ways to offer immediate emotional support while prioritizing safety and dignity.

This course builds a strong foundation in Psychological First Aid focused on creating a sense of safety, restoring calm, strengthening connection, and supporting self efficacy. You will practice how to quickly assess urgent risks, recognize when a situation requires professional or emergency help, and use stabilizing skills for panic, overwhelm, and acute distress. Along the way, you will develop listening skills grounded in presence and validation, so your support feels clear, respectful, and helpful rather than intrusive.

You will also learn what to say and what not to say during difficult moments, how to offer practical support and collaborative problem solving without taking over, and how to strengthen support networks through community and belonging. The ebook guides you in encouraging professional help in an ethical way, including how to refer when needed and how to respect boundaries so you are helping without becoming the therapist.

Real world situations often include loss, uncertainty, and ongoing stress. This Psychological First Aid course helps you support grief and loss with compassion, while also protecting your own wellbeing through stress management, debriefing, and thoughtful follow up. By the end, you will be better prepared to provide calm, structured, human support that can reduce distress and help someone take their next step toward recovery.

Start this free Psychological First Aid ebook course today and build skills you can use immediately to support someone in distress with care, clarity, and confidence.