Advocates are often the first point of human connection for individuals experiencing trauma, crisis, or extreme stress. Whether in cases of abuse, violence, exploitation, sudden loss, or displacement, advocates step into moments where people are emotionally raw, confused, and overwhelmed.
Psychological First Aid (PFA) equips advocates to respond with stability, compassion, and effectiveness, ensuring they do no harm and help others take the first step toward healing.

PFA can reduce the risk of long-term effects like PTSD, burnout, or secondary trauma—for both the person in crisis and the advocate. It helps advocates:

• Stay grounded under pressure
• Avoid “rescuer” burnout
• Recognize when someone needs more help
• Know when to refer or report

Psychological First Aid is a compassionate, supportive intervention used in the immediate aftermath of a crisis or traumatic event. It helps reduce initial distress and fosters short- and long-term coping and functioning.

Advocates often encounter individuals at their most vulnerable moments—after abuse, assault, exploitation, displacement, or major loss. PFA equips advocates

Psychological First Aid is not therapy—it’s immediate, supportive care that helps stabilize and empower individuals in the aftermath of a crisis. It lays the foundation for emotional recovery and creates a bridge toward greater mental and emotional stability when people need it most.

In moments of crisis, how your team responds can make the difference between chaos and calm, harm and healing. Made to Walk offers professional Psychological First Aid (PFA) training that equips your staff, volunteers, and leaders with the skills to provide immediate, compassionate, and trauma-informed support.
Whether you serve students, survivors, clients, or congregants, our training helps your organization:

• Reduce emotional harm and liability
• Respond with clarity and confidence
• Strengthen resilience and prevent burnout
• Create a culture of care rooted in stability and dignity

We don’t just train teams—we empower them to show up well when it matters most.
Let Made to Walk equip your people to walk with others through crisis—safely, skillfully, and compassionately.