ASAP Peer Support, Tacoma, WA - October 27-30, 2025

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ASAP - Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol Peer Support Training

Join us for a 4-day in-person ASAP Peer Support Training event at the Pierce County EOC in Tacoma, WA. This training will delve into psychoeducation around stress and trauma, explore why trauma is unique in first responders, and equip you with confidence in administering ASAP to your peers. Our experienced trainers will cover a range of topics to enhance your effectiveness as a peer supporter. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a positive impact in your community. Register now to secure your spot!

October 27-30, 2025

Monday - Thursday

Location: Pierce County EOC, 2501 S. 35th. St., Tacoma, WA, USA

Course Description:

Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol (ASAP) training is a course designed for first responder peer support teams, chaplains and clinicians. It uses an EMDR-based intervention specifically designed for first responders and peer support teams to address the repeated and acute nature of traumatic stress. It was designed by a former police officer who later became an EMDR consultant. The ASAP is the culmination of over 30 years of clinical and practical experience in working in the field with first responders.

The ASAP is both a group and individual intervention designed to be administered peer to peer. You do not need to be a licensed mental health professional. ASAP research has shown that it is safe, effective, relevant, and efficient. It has been proven to decrease post-traumatic stress symptoms by 44% in first responders.

Instructor:

The ASAP training will be facilitated by Stephanie M. Conn, PhD, ABPP. Dr. Conn, a former police officer, specializes in stress, trauma, coping, peer support & resilience. She is Board Certified as a Police & Public Safety psychologist with 29 years of combined experience working in the first responder field. She supports first responder agencies with CISM, peer support, & mental health training, contributing to national peer support guidelines.

What will the training entail?

• Foundations of the trauma experience
• Recognizing stress and trauma
• Crisis stabilization techniques
• Founding principles and implementation of the Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol (ASAP)
• Resilience Building

Registration:

Hosted By Tacoma Pierce County Chaplaincy

TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO

https://www.tacomapiercechaplaincy.com/#events

Cost:

Regular Rate: $550 (Now until October 24, 2025)

*Group Rate for (5) or more participants are available. Please contact Ben at [email protected]

Other Questions? Contact Stephanie Conn: [email protected]

*This training is for first responders, chaplains, & clinicians with direct ties to First Responders. Non-affiliated clinicians should email Vermont Center for Responder Wellness for alternate training at [email protected].

Host or Publisher Sonny Provetto, LICSW