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Human-centered support for lasting well-being

Guided by the community. Listening deeply, acting responsibly.

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Psychosocial Support (PSS) is a platform by Focusing Initiatives International (FII) — a global organization dedicated to transforming mental health and well-being at the community level. Through PSS, FII brings together evidence-based training, resources, and courses designed to equip humanitarian workers, community leaders, and everyday individuals with the tools they need to foster resilience and healing.

 

What You Learn

Our Programs

Programs We Offer

We train people who sit with distress — teachers, aid workers, neighbors, faith leaders, caregivers, and the person everyone calls at 2am.

Psychological First Aid

Learn evidence-based skills to provide immediate emotional support at all times. This program equips you with practical tools to assist individuals in distress, promote early recovery, and build a foundation for lasting community wellness.

Listening Space

A free, open online support group offering a safe space for deep listening and shared healing, guided by professionals. Drop in anytime to connect with a warm, supportive global community.

Free Introduction

New to psychosocial support? Start here. This self-paced course gives you a taste of our methodology, introducing core concepts in community wellness and psychological first aid — completely free, at your own pace.

Focusing Foundations

A beginner-friendly drop-in webinar series introducing the core principles of Focusing. Learn to connect with your body’s wisdom to manage stress, resolve inner conflict, and build more genuine relationships.

Help for helpers

A weekly webinar designed for therapists, counselors, teachers, and caregivers who support others daily. Build the inner steadiness, emotional resilience, and grounded presence you need to stay effective for the people you serve.

Community Wellness Focusing

An integrative approach to mental health and psychosocial support. Gain globally recognized certifications while learning techniques you can immediately apply across personal, professional, and community settings in diverse cultural contexts.

Get your free Intro to Psychological First Aid course

Sign up to receive immediate access to our self-paced “Intro to Psychological First Aid” course. You’ll also get new tools, stories from the field, and upcoming training dates.

Our vision

A resilient world, built from within.

A world where every community has access to the knowledge and skills needed to foster resilience, mental well-being, and lasting social connection — regardless of geography, culture, or circumstance.

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Our Mission

Healing communities, one connection at a time

To empower individuals, humanitarian workers, and communities worldwide with the psychosocial tools, training, and support they need to heal, grow, and thrive — guided by Focusing Initiatives International’s commitment to heart-centered, evidence-based care.

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Our Global Partners

Focusing Initiatives International works with people and organizations across the globe, to spread loving nurturing presence to communities worldwide.

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