CISM TRAINING
WITH CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR, LORETTA McGUIRECISM TRAINING SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR
The CISM core courses, Assisting Individuals in Crisis and Group Crisis Intervention, are designed for professionals and volunteers who may encounter crisis incidents in their work or community.
EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
COMMUNITY LEADERS
HEALTHCARE WORKERS
MILITARY
EDUCATORS
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
SPIRITUAL CARE PROVIDERS
ANYONE
CISM TRAINING COURSES
$250
JUNE 25-26 (CLOSED)
JULY 16-17
8:30AM - 5:00PM
ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS
2-DAY COURSE | WORKBOOK INCLUDED
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”. This program is designed to teach participants the fundamentals of, and a specific protocol for, individual crisis intervention.
- Psychological crisis and psychological crisis intervention
- Resistance, resiliency, recovery continuum
- Critical incident stress management
- Evidence-based practice
- Basic crisis communication techniques
- Common psychological and behavioral crisis reactions
- Putative and empirically-derived mechanisms
- SAFER-Revised model
- Suicide intervention
- Risks of iatrogenic “harm”
After the completion of this ICISF course, with verified full attendance, participants are eligible to receive an electronic ICISF Certificate of Completion including General Continuing Education Units. Participants are required to complete a course evaluation prior to receiving this Certificate of Completion.
CEU credits may be available through the University of Maryland BC with advance notice and for an additional fee. Contact the instructor for details.
Completion of ICISF courses and receipt of an ICISF Certificate of Completion does not attest to competence in the field, nor does it provide certification in the field of CISM.
Participants MUST attend both days of the training in order to receive their certificate of completion.
The $250 registration fee is non-refundable. However, if a participant needs to reschedule, they must do so by contacting the instructor 24 hours prior to their original registered training date. By doing so, the participant may apply their $250 registration fee to a future training session date held with the same instructor within 12 months of the original registered training date.
$250
july 9-10 | AUGUST 13-14
8:30AM - 5:00PM
GROUP CRISIS INTERVENTION
2-DAY COURSE | WORKBOOK INCLUDED
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, defusings and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary will also be discussed.
- Relevant research findings
- Relevant recommendations for practice
- Incident assessment
- Strategic intervention planning
- “Resistance, resilience, recovery” continuum
- Large group crisis interventions
- Small group crisis interventions
- Adverse outcome associated with crisis intervention
- Reducing risks
- Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)
After the completion of this ICISF course, with verified full attendance, participants are eligible to receive an electronic ICISF Certificate of Completion including General Continuing Education Units. Participants are required to complete a course evaluation prior to receiving this Certificate of Completion.
CEU credits may be available through the University of Maryland BC with advance notice and for an additional fee. Contact the instructor for details.
Must attend entire 2-day session to receive certificate.
Participants MUST attend both days of the training in order to receive their certificate of completion.
The $250 registration fee is non-refundable. However, if a participant needs to reschedule, they must do so by contacting the instructor 24 hours prior to their original registered training date. By doing so, the participant may apply their $250 registration fee to a future training session date held with the same instructor within 12 months of the original registered training date.
MEET THE CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
LORETTA McGUIRE
Loretta McGuire serves as the Executive Director of Ribbon of Hope, Inc., a nonprofit, faith-based ministry dedicated to addressing the emotional, spiritual, and practical (non-medical) needs of individuals in the community facing a cancer diagnosis. Her team supports approximately 700 adult patients each year who live or work in Elkhart County or receive treatment there.
Loretta’s first exposure to the ICISF came through a crisis debriefing following the unexpected and traumatic loss of a close friend. This experience had a profound impact on her and inspired her to pursue advanced training in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). Since beginning her training with ICISF in 2005, Loretta has logged thousands of hours conducting peer-to-peer and group crisis interventions, defusings, and crisis management briefings.
As an ICISF Certified Instructor, she has expanded access to core CISM training within her community, making it more accessible to first responders, chaplains, emergency management professionals, and personnel managers without the need for extensive travel.
Outside of her professional work, Loretta enjoys spending time with her husband, David, a retired officer with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Department, as well as their five children and seven grandchildren. She and David also enjoy both domestic and international travel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHO CAN ATTEND THE CISM TRAININGS?
The trainings are designed for professionals and volunteers who may encounter crisis incidents in their work or community. It is especially valuable for:
- Emergency Responders
- Healthcare Workers
- Educators
- Community Leaders
- Military
- Spiritual Care Providers
- Employee Assistance Staff
- Anyone looking to strengthen their own resilience and crisis response skills
WHAT DOES THE TRAINING INCLUDE?
The 2-day, in-person trainings includes workbook. After the completion of this ICISF course, with verified full attendance, participants are eligible to receive an electronic ICISF Certificate of Completion including General Continuing Education Units.
The 2-day, in-person trainings provide opportunities designed to foster connection and community while gaining valuable knowledge and skills in a collaborative environment. Beyond the structured learning, these in-person events offer a unique opportunity for networking, allowing professionals to connect, share experiences, and build a supportive community.
The core courses, Assisting Individuals in Crisis and Group Crisis Intervention, walk you through the various CISM techniques, when and how to use each one, and include group exercises to practice the skills you’ll need.
HOW IS THE IN-PERSON TRAINING BENEFICIAL?
The 2-day, in-person trainings provide opportunities designed to foster connection and community while gaining valuable knowledge and skills in a collaborative environment. Beyond the structured learning, these in-person events offer a unique opportunity for networking, allowing professionals to connect, share experiences, and build a supportive community.
The core courses, Assisting Individuals in Crisis and Group Crisis Intervention, walk you through the various CISM techniques, when and how to use each one, and include group exercises to practice the skills you’ll need.
WHAT TYPE OF CERTIFICATE IS GIVEN UPON COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING?
After the completion of the ICISF course, with verified full attendance, participants are eligible to receive an electronic ICISF Certificate of Completion including General Continuing Education Units. Participants are required to complete a course evaluation prior to receiving this Certificate of Completion and must attend entire 2-day session to receive certificate.
WHAT IS YOUR REFUND POLICY?
The $250 registration fee is non-refundable. However, if a participant needs to reschedule, they must do so by contacting the instructor 24 hours prior to their original registered training date. By doing so, the participant may apply their $250 registration fee to a future training session date held with the same instructor within 12 months of the original registered training date.