Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Training
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) Approved Courses
Assisting Individuals in Crisis
January 11–12, 2027 | Helena, MT
$350 per participant
Instructors: Cherie Lofton, LCPC and Jennifer Beatty, LCPC
Crisis intervention is a specialized form of immediate psychological support, often referred to as “emotional first aid,” rather than psychotherapy. This course introduces the fundamentals of individual crisis intervention, including psychological first aid, recognizing crisis reactions, effective communication, and the SAFER-R model. Participants will learn practical skills for providing one-on-one support to individuals experiencing psychological crisis, including appropriate follow-up and referral.
Group Crisis Intervention
February 8–9, 2027 | Helena, MT
$350 per participant
Instructors: Cherie Lofton, LCPC and Jennifer Beatty, LCPC
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.
Who should attend ?
These courses are designed for anyone in the fields of Business and Industry Crisis Intervention, Disaster Response, Education, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Mental Health, Military, Spiritual Care, and Traumatic Stress.
Schedule CISM Training for Your Organization
Interested in bringing Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) training to your organization?
As an ICISF Approved Instructor and retired law enforcement professional, I provide CISM training for public safety agencies, peer support teams, healthcare professionals, and other organizations involved in crisis response.
Training can be arranged on-site throughout the United States and internationally. Contact me to discuss available courses, scheduling, and training options.