TRAININGS

UPCOMING TRAININGS:

Assisting Individuals In Crisis - ICISF Model

Course Description

Crisis Intervention is NOT psychotherapy; rather, it is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention that requires specialized training. As physical first aid is to surgery, crisis intervention is to psychotherapy. Thus, crisis intervention is sometimes called “emotional first aid”. This program is designed to teach participants the fundamentals of, and a specific protocol for, individual crisis intervention. This course offers core knowledge for anyone involved in Peer Support and crisis intervention. This includes people in the fields of Emergency Services, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Military, Disaster Response, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, & Mental Health services.

If you or your organization is interested in obtaining the training, please reach out.

The course is 2 days, and can be provided virtually or in person.

No current session booked - TBD

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Group Crisis Intervention (CISD) – 2-Day ONLINE Training

📅 February 6 & 7, 2026 (Friday / Saturday)
🕘 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (PST)
💻 Live Online via Zoom
🎓 ICISF Certificate Course

Course Overview

Join this comprehensive 2-day ICISF-certified training designed to strengthen your ability to respond to crises with confidence and care.

The Group Crisis Intervention Course provides participants with the knowledge and tools to deliver effective group crisis interventions, including demobilizations, defusing, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). You’ll also explore the fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), with emphasis on appropriate follow-up and referral processes.

This course is ideal for professionals in Counselling, Psychology, Disaster Response, Education, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, Critical Incident Response, Mental Health, Military, Spiritual Care, and Traumatic Stress.

What You’ll Learn

• Latest research findings in crisis intervention
• Best-practice recommendations for the field
• Incident assessment & strategic intervention planning
• Understanding the “Resistance, Resilience, Recovery” continuum
• Skills for large and small group crisis interventions
• Practical application of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)

Certification & Continuing Education

• 14 Contact Hours (2 days = 1.4 CEUs)
  – Offered through the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Department of Emergency Health Services (PACE).
• ICISF Certificate of Completion upon verified full attendance and course evaluation.

Course Logistics

• Attend online with a computer, tablet, or smartphone (Zoom access, webcam, and microphone required).
• Zoom link and materials provided 24 hours before class.
• Includes breaks and a 30-minute lunch.
• Full attendance and participation (including breakout sessions) are required for certification.
• Prior completion of Assisting Individuals in Crisis is recommended but not required.

Registration Details

Deposit: 75$ due upon registration, the rest by January 1^st, 2026

Early Bird Rate: $300 (before January 1, 2026)
Regular Rate: $350 (after January 1, 2026) – full payment due upon registration

Registration fees are transferable or refundable up to the early bird date. After the class manual is sent, fees are non-refundable.

Student rates and financial support are available.
 

To register, email Counselling@devonsilvers.ca