ICISF CISM Training in Cochrane for Emergency Services in Alberta

ICISF-Canada is pleased to offer the ICISF Courses: “Assisting Individuals in Crisis” and “Group Crisis Intervention” taught by experienced ICISF Approved Instructors Jeff Sych and Malcolm McNeill as part of the development of the Alberta Critical Incident Peer Network.

The Alberta Critical Incident Peer Network is a peer-driven, peer-led network of ICISF CISM-trained peers. This volunteer network delivers real-time support to individuals, crews, or departments exhibiting the signs and symptoms of distress.

Core Training in ICISF CISM hosted by Cohcrane Search and Rescue Association and sponsored by a SPHIFR Grant. This is a four-day course for frontline emergency service personnel interested in being part of a provincial Peer Support network and is designed to teach participants the fundamentals of, and a specific protocol for, incident assessment, strategic planning, individual (one-on-one) crisis intervention techniques, informational group crisis techniques, and interactive group crisis techniques.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Assisting Individuals in Crisis:

• Psychological crisis intervention
• Resistance, resiliency, recovery
• Critical Incident Stress Management
• SAFER-Revised model
• Suicide Awareness and Response

Group Crisis Intervention:

• Common Stress Reactions
• Incident Assessment
• Strategic Planning
• Mechanisms of Action
• Group Crisis Interventions

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ALL FOUR DAYS OF TRAINING!

DATE & TIME: January 18-19 & 25-26, 2025 - 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM DAILY

VENUE: RCMP Cochrane Detachment, Training Room

12 CLYDESDALE AVE, COCHRANE, AB T4C 2Y6

Application for registration is limited to FRONTLINE emergency service personnel in Alberta interested in adding to or developing an integrated CISM Team for their emergency service organization and becoming part of the provincial peer support network ACIPN. Instructors have the right to decline registration to any participant who does not meet the criteria.

*A $100.00 application fee will be charged for participants to hold a seat. This fee must be paid in full to “ICISF-Canada” to confirm a seat in the course. A grant covers all other training costs. This fee can be paid online with a credit card by registering on the Eventbrite website.

You can also email [email protected] to request an invoice to be paid by your organization and request a receipt.

Lunches, snacks, and coffee will be provided each training day.

The deadline to register is January 06, 2025

For any further inquiries, please contact Malcolm McNeill Tel: 780-953-1924 or Email: [email protected]

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