Group Crisis Intervention

Core Course I

Crisis Intervention is NOT psychotherapy; rather, it is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention which requires specialized training. As physical first aid is to surgery, crisis intervention is to psychotherapy. Thus, crisis intervention is sometimes called “emotional first aid”. Designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum, this course will prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services for groups. 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, defusings and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary will also be discussed.

Only those attending all hours of class will be issued certificates.

Program Highlights:

Key Terms and Concepts: Crisis and Crisis Intervention
Stress: Psychological and Behavioral Reactions to Stressors
Strategic Planning in Crisis Intervention & Critical Incident Stress Management
Informational GKey Terms and Concepts:roup Crisis Interventions
Interactive Group Crisis Intervention Defusing
Practice Exercises for Defusing
Interactive Group Crisis Intervention: Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
CISD Practice Session