CISM Training

MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Public Safety teaches the skills needed to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. This evidence-based training promotes open dialogue, reduces stigma and encourages officers to seek support when needed. Offering MHFA for Public Safety can help create a healthier, more resilient and productive department.

DATE/TIME: February 13, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
LOCATION: Mott Community College – Southern Lake Branch, 2100 W. Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430
COST: Certified Members of LEORTC – Free, Non-certified Members – $80.00 per person, All Others – $160.00 per person
REGISTER HERE: https://www.leortc.com/event/mental-health-first-aid-for-public-safety

Certificate and Introduction/Refresher Courses

Obtain a certificate of completion in courses from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, or keep your Critical Incident Stress Management skills sharp or receive an introduction to CISM techniques with these LIVE training programs offered both in person or via Zoom! Each session will be conducted by David R. Edwards, PhD, CCISM, CTSS* – an Approved Instructor for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation as well as a Certified Trauma Services Specialist. List of topics are included below:

CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING*

  • Assisting Individuals in Crisis*
  • Group Crisis Intervention*
  • GRIN (Group and Individual Crisis Intervention)*
  • Advanced Assisting Individuals in Crisis
  • Crisis Informed Peer Para-Counseling
  • De-escalation Skills for the Front Line
  • Law Enforcement Perspectives for CISM Enhancement
  • Pastoral Crisis Intervention
  • Resilient Leadership for Emergency Services and Healthcare Professions
  • Suicide Awareness: An Introduction for Crisis Responders
  • The Secrets of Psychological Body Armor: Holistic Wellness for Emergency Personnel

*This training is the ONLY training that meets the requirements of MCL 333.20981 to provide for confidentiality of communications between emergency services personnel and members of a peer support or critical incident stress management team. These courses are © International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR COMMAND STAFF

  • Introduction to Critical Incident Stress Management for Agency Leaders
  • Leading in a Culture of Wellness
  • Suicide Awareness and Prevention for Command Staff

TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR ALL PERSONNEL

  • Breaking the Stigma of Mental Wellness in Emergency Services
  • Character Matters: Building Resilience through Personal Integrity
  • Confronting the Issue of Suicide in Emergency Services
  • First Responder Chaplain Basic Training
  • First Responder Stress: A Family Affair
  • Perception Matters: Becoming a Resilient Responder
  • Suicide Awareness and Prevention (Call for Backup®)
  • When Helping Them is Hurting You
  • When Tension Becomes Toxic

CISM INTRODUCTION AND REFRESHER TRAINING

  • Breaking Down the Six Core Elements of CISM
  • Differentiating Between Distress and Dysfunction
  • Overview of Strategic Planning in Crisis Intervention
  • Practical Application of Informational Group Processes
  • Practical Application of Interactive Group Processes
  • Practical Application of the SAFER-R Model
  • Self-Care Strategies for CISM Providers
  • Why Every CISM Team Needs a Chaplain

SPECIALIZED PROGRAM: The Post Critical Incident Seminar (FREE)

All courses are registered with the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards. Continuing education credit for other professions may also be available. Inquire by completing the contact form.