VFRS-MH402 Assisting Individuals in Crisis - 3 Day Event - $50 Additional Fee
Lead Instructors: Patricia Copeland
Marriott, 105 Southpark Drive, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Date: June 14, June 15 and June 16, 2026 from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM
Designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic, and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum, the Group Crisis Intervention course will prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services. Fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) will be outlined, and participants will leave with the knowledge and tools to provide several group crisis interventions, specifically demobilizations, defusing, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals, when necessary, will also be discussed. ICISF Certificate of Completion including General Continuing Education Units. Participants are required to complete a course evaluation prior to receiving this Certificate of Completion.
Prerequisites: Age: 18+.