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CISM Live Series with 1st Responder Conferences International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2024-12-19 | Watch the interview with Shawn Thomas, Founder and CEO, as we discuss their organization, !st Responder Conferences.If you enjoyed this discussion today and would like additional downloadable resources, visit cismliveseries.mailchimpsites.com.Shawn Thomas BiographyShawn is the founder of 1st Responder Conferences and a retired deputy from the King County Sheriff's Office in Seattle, WA. Shawn retired in 2022 after 25 years of service as a Wellness and Resiliency Detective and a therapy K9 handler. During her career, Shawn worked patrol, served as an undercover detective, a detective in the warrant unit, transit patrol, and as an explosive K9 handler. She was also a dedicated member of the peer support team for 16 years, serving as a team lead for several of those years.Shawn is married to Jeff, who is also a retired King County Sheriff’s Office Deputy. Together, they have two young men: Andrew, who is a volunteer resident firefighter, and Cooper, who is actively involved in the Army ROTC program and the Washington National Guard. Outside of her professional work, Shawn is passionate about supporting first responders, promoting mental health awareness, and fostering community resilience. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and continuing to find ways to give back to those who serve.Additional ResourcesWorld Congress 18: Resolve to EvolveThe International Critical Incident Stress Foundations' World Congress 18 promises to be a groundbreaking event, focusing on the theme "Resolve to Evolve." This theme encapsulates the steadfast dedication of crisis intervention professionals worldwide who tirelessly support and protect communities facing adversity. Learn more by visiting icisfworldcongress.org/. Media Inquiries:For "CISM Live" Series media inquiries, email socialmedia@icisf.org. Follow the ICISF on Social Media! Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the bell to be notified of any new videos.Facebook: facebook.com/InternationalCriticalIncidentStressFoundation Twitter: twitter.com/ICISFInc LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/international-critical-incident-stress-foundation Instagram: instagram.com/icisf.inc The mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide.
Pastoral Crisis Intervention (Quick Tips) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2024-07-10 | In this Quick Tips episode, join us as we look at the role that spirituality and religion place in coping with stress and trauma with guest speaker, Rev. Rob Dewey.To learn more about this topic, we invite you to participate in our NEW Pastoral Crisis Intervention: Psychological and Faith-Based Crisis Intervention (icisf.org/pastoral-crisis-intervention-psychological-and-faith-based-crisis-intervention) course. You can learn more about upcoming dates on our Virtual Training (icisf.org/remote-learning) page.
Peer Paracounseling (Quick Tips) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2024-02-15 | Listen to this recent Quick Tips episode where host, Andrea Everly, speaks with ICISF Co-Founder Dr. George Everly on the topic of Peer Paracounseling.Additional ResourcesLearn more about Peer Paracounseling by taking our Virtual Training course, Crisis Informed Peer Para-Counseling: Intervention Enhancement to the CISM Continuum. Visit ICISF.Org (icisf.org/remote-learning) to take this and many other crisis intervention courses today.
Worry and Guilt (Quick Tips) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2024-02-14 | Listen to this Quick Tips episode, where host Andrea Everly speaks with ICISF Co-Founder Dr. George Everly on the psychology of regret, where it comes from and what you can do about it.
What To Say When You Dont Know What To Say (Quick Tips) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2024-02-14 | Listen to this Quick Tips Series where host, Andrea Everly, speaks with guest speaker Tina Brookes about emergency health care and psychological crisis intervention.Additional ResourcesWe offer a variety of ICISF Courses and Resources in our Crisis Resource Library, such as videos and handouts, that assist those dealing with crises or individuals looking to help others in crisis. To learn more, visit our website at ICISF.Org (http://icisf.org) .
Suicide Intervention (Quick Tips) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-11-02 | In this quick tips episode, guest speaker Dr. Victor Welzant provides information on effective suicide intervention.Victor Welzant, PsyD, is the Director of Education and Training and past member of the Board of Directors of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, based in Ellicott City, MD. Victor previously served as Director of Acute Trauma Services for the Sheppard Pratt Health System and as a consultant to the State of Maryland, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in the area of disaster behavioral health. Victor maintains a private consulting and clinical practice in Towson MD, where he specializes in the treatment of Trauma and Stress related conditions, organizational training, and program development. Victor is the Clinical Director for the Anne Arundel Fire Dept. Critical Incident Stress Management team in MD, as well as a supervisor for the Sheppard Pratt Health Care CISM team development. He is a consultant to the Harford County Maryland Sheriff’s Department’s Crisis Negotiation, and Peer Support teams and serves on the adjunct faculty of Towson University in Psychology, Nursing, and Homeland Security. Victor currently serves on the editorial board of the International Journal of Emergency Mental Health. Victor lectures and consults internationally on the topics Crisis Intervention, Critical Incident Stress Management, Suicide, Disaster Behavioral Health and the impact and treatment of trauma.For more information on this topic, visit icisf.org/resources/.
Second Storm of Human Distress (Quick Tips) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-11-02 | In this quick tips episode, learn about reactions of distress and the “second storm” with host Andi Everly and guest speaker ICISF Faculty Peter Volkmann. To view a calm down-relaxation exercise and other stress related resources, visit icisf.org/resources/.
How To Avoid Bad Decisions (Quick Tips) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-11-02 | In this quick tips episode, learn how to avoid making bad decisions with host Andi Everly and guest speaker George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM.
15 Common Mistakes (Quick Tips) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-09-26 | In this quick tips episode, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM joins us to discuss common misunderstandings and mistakes surrounding the field of psychological crisis intervention and critical incident stress management.To get your critical incident stress management training, consider taking courses from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. We offer core, advanced, and specialty/profession specific courses for anyone interested in learning more about crisis intervention and management. To learn more about our courses, visit our Course Description (icisf.org/education-training/course-descriptions) page and view our Event Calendar (icisf.org/event-calendar) to see which courses are coming up. You can also view, download and purchase a variety of our resources at icisf.org/resources (icisf.org/resources) .
Introduction to Psychological First Aid (Quick Tips) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-09-26 | In this quick tips episode, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM joins us to discuss the international standard for assisting people in acute distress and explains psychological first aid. You can view, download and purchase a variety of our resources at icisf.org/resources (icisf.org/resources) .Suggested ICISF Courses for Further Learning: • Spiritual and Psychological First Aid (icisf.org/spiritual-and-psychological-first-aid) • The Secrets of Psychological Body Armor ™ – Holistic Wellness for Emergency Services and Healthcare Professions (icisf.org/the-secrets-of-psychological-body-armor-tm) Further Reading by Dr. George Everly: • The Johns Hopkins Guide to Psychological First Aid (https://a.co/d/3eSaNOI) • A Clinical Guide to the Treatment of the Human Stress Response (https://a.co/d/g1MawOh)
Wellness & Psychological Body Armor™ During The Pandemic (CISM Live Series) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-06-28 | In this CISM Live Series, listen as Dr. George Everly discusses Wellness & Psychological Body Armor™ During The Pandemic. (Previously Recorded February 17, 2021)To learn more about the Online Course & ICISF App Resource discussed in this series episode, visit our website icisf.org/self-paced-online and the ICISF App on your mobile device at app.icisf.org (app.icisf.org/%E2%80%8B) .Additional Resources: • Psychology Today Articles (Written by Dr. George Everly): psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/george-s-everly-jr-phd-abpp-faclp • Crisis, Stress, and Human Resilience: An International Journal is a multidisciplinary, quarterly, online, open access journal. To learn more, visit crisisjournal.org/. • View, purchase and download ICISF Resources: icisf.org/resources • CISMbooks: This bookstore offers you the opportunity to gain more, supplementing the training programs and knowledge offered by the ICISF. To learn more, visit cismbookstore.com/.
Psychological Preparation For The Next Critical Incident (Quick Tips) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-06-28 | In this quick tips episode, we hear from George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM, who reminds us how to better prepare ourselves in the face of adversity and stay psychologically healthy.To learn more about this topic, consider the Resilience Training: Psychological Survival Skills for Before, During and After Crises (icisf.org/resilience-training-psychological-survival-skills-for-before-during-after-crises) course by the ICISF, Inc. You can also view, download and purchase a variety of our resources at icisf.org/resources (icisf.org/resources) .
Stress As A Toxin: How to Manage The Stress Of A Critical Incident International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-05-19 | Listen to this episode where we share quick tips on effective planning after a critical incident occurs from George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM (ICISF Co-Founder).Support this podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-icisf/support
The Genesis of CISM: A Personal Story, by Jeffrey T. Mitchell, PhD, CCISM International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-05-10 | This episode features one of the ICISF co-founders, Jeffrey T. Mitchell, PhD, CCISM, who goes into the background of how CISM and the ICISF were created. (Previously Recorded May 26, 2020)
CISM Live Series - PTSD911 Documentary Film - Coast to Coast Bike and Film Tour International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-04-12 | Watch the discussion on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST, as we speak with Conrad Weaver about the upcoming PTSD911 Documentary Film, Coast to Coast Bike and Film Tour.We'll discuss the overall tour and how you can get involved, so come and ask Conrad and ICISF Staff questions LIVE!Conrad Weaver BiographyConrad Weaver is an Award-winning producer and President and owner of Conjostudios, LLC, a video production company based in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Conrad received a Mid-America Regional EMMY® Award for his 2014 documentary feature, the Great American Wheat Harvest. His second feature length documentary film, Thirsty Land was completed in early 2016 and is currently available on Amazon Prime. The award-winningdocumentary, Heroin’s Grip is Conrad’s third feature length documentary and he is the executive producer and writer on a feature narrative film called Scars of an Orphan.In addition to winning a regional EMMY® Award, Conrad’s films have received awards from Television and Internet Video Association (TIVA-DC), The National Association of Agriculture Broadcasters (NAMA), and a variety of film festival awards. Weaver is a seasoned pro known for his compelling cinematography and a passion for telling stories that matter. “Telling stories that matter is so much more fulfilling than stories that only entertain. My responsibility in the world, is to leave it a better place than when I arrived. If the films I produce can play a role in that, then I’ve been successful.”Conrad is a member of the International Documentary Association, The Documentary Producers Alliance, and The Television and Internet Video Association (TIVA-DC), and he’s served on the board of directors for the Emmitsburg Business and Professional Association and currently serves on the Citizen's Advisory Committee for the town of Emmitsburg, MD. He recently volunteered as the Global Outreach Country Coordinator for Ukraine for his church in Maryland. In his spare time Weaver enjoys going on adventures with his wife, Jodi, and he loves photography, skiing, sailing, and traveling.Additional ResourcesIf you enjoyed our discussion today and would like to learn more, sponsor a mile, view the tour schedule, or wear your support for health and wellness, visit the link: ptsd911movie.com/coast2coast/. The Coast To Coast Bike and Film Tour will be launching May 15th!World Congress 17: The Power of PurposeConrad Weaver will be premiering the PTSD911 Documentary Film followed by a question/answer session during World Congress 17: The Power of Purpose. Learn more about this presentation and others by visiting icisfworldcongress.org/. Looking For Additional Information? Watch our previous CISM Live Series interview with Conrad Weaver here: icisf.org/cism-live/ptsd911-documentary-film-shining-a-light-on-ptsd-first-responders-conrad-weaver ICISF/PTSD911 Documentary Press Release: icisf.org/cism_news/ptsd911-documentary Other ICISF Strategic Partners Mentioned in interview: Lighthouse Health and Wellness (lighthousehw.org)NEW this year for all of our CISM Live Series! We now have a podcast series, anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can listen to content only released on our podcast platforms or catch up on other relevant interviews, such as our CISM Live Series. To learn more, visit icisf.org/podcasts/. For "CISM Live" Series media inquiries, email socialmedia@icisf.org. Follow the ICISF on Social Media! Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the bell to be notified of any new videos.Facebook: facebook.com/InternationalCriticalIncidentStressFoundation Twitter: twitter.com/ICISFInc LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/international-critical-incident-stress-foundation Instagram: instagram.com/icisf.inc The mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide.
CISM Live Series (Sneak Preview) - PTSD911 Documentary Film - Coast to Coast Bike and Film Tour International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-04-07 | Join us on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST for a wonderful discussion with Conrad Weaver about the upcoming PTSD911 Documentary Film, Coast to Coast Bike and Film Tour. Enjoy this sneak preview of what's to come! Join ICISF Staff and Conrad Weaver for live chat interaction during the discussion. We'll see you there!
The Daily Mantra (ICISF Perspectives) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-03-29 | ICISF Faculty member Marc Junkerman guides us with a daily mantra in the first installment of "Junk's Yard". (Previously Recorded on June 19, 2020)
Hope (ICISF Quick Tips) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-03-29 | In this quick tips episode, we hear from Peter Volkmann, MSW, who provides 6 dimensions of hope throughout recovery after a critical incident.
CISM Live Series - Crisis Response Canines International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-02-21 | Watch the discussion from Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST, as we speak with Andrea Hering and John Hunt from Crisis Response Canines about their organization and their canines.We'll discuss some helpful tips to help you and your peers, so come and ask Andrea, John and ICISF Staff questions LIVE!Andrea Hering, Co-Founder & CEO, Crisis Response Canines Inc. (CRC) BiographyAndrea has been actively involved in training and participating on therapy dog teams for over 10 years. She is a certified tester and observer for the Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Canine Body Language instructor, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, CISM Certified, and Disaster Relief Crisis Counselor.John Hunt, Co-Founder & COO, Crisis Response Canines (CRC) BiographyJohn is a 27-year veteran of the New Jersey State Police where he achieved the rank of Major. John was the Homeland Security – Special Operations Section Commanding Officer. John also served as the Deputy Director of the New Jersey Officer of Emergency Management. John recently served as the Corporate Director of Security and Emergency Management for the AtlantiCare Health System.Additional ResourcesIf you enjoyed our discussion today and would like to learn more about this topic, Andrea and John have put together a FREE PDF for you to download and share with your co-workers, peers and team members: cismliveseries.mailchimpsites.com/. Let us know in the comments if you find these resources helpful and what other resource topics you would like to see. You can learn more about the Crisis Response Canines on their website at crisiscanines.org/. World Congress 17: The Power of PurposeYou can listen to a presentation from John Hunt (Crisis Response Canines) at the upcoming World Congress 17: The Power of Purpose, from April 30-May 5, 2023. Learn more about their upcoming presentation and others by visiting icisfworldcongress.org/. Looking For Additional Information? Crisis Response Canines recently published an article in the ICISF Crisis, Stress and Human Resilience Journal. Read the Article: crisisjournal.org/article/36374-cism-canines-the-bond-that-helps-heal-first-respondersLifeNet, ICISF Member-Only NewsletterOur upcoming member-only newsletter, LifeNet, has a brand new article from Crisis Response Canines that will be published in March 2023! To have access to the article and become a member, visit icisf.org/sections/membership/.NEW this year for all of our CISM Live Series! We now have a podcast series, anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can listen to content only released on our podcast platforms or catch up on other relevant interviews, such as our CISM Live Series. To learn more, visit icisf.org/podcasts/. Virtual ICISF TrainingJoin ICISF Faculty as they present virtual training. Each course includes content of traditional in-person classroom training via Zoom technology. Visit icisf.org/remote-learning to learn more and register today.ICISF ResourcesThough the name of the model has changed and some components have been challenged, CISM fundamentally remains a program of peer support and mental wellness for those who experience crises. Read the ICISF Crisis Journal, our monthly CISM News, Pandemic Resources including handouts and videos, download CISM Handouts for you and your CISM/Peer Support Team, and catch up on the latest CISM Live Series! Visit icisf.org/resources and bookmark it for reference.For "CISM Live" Series media inquiries, email socialmedia@icisf.org. Follow the ICISF on Social Media! Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the bell to be notified of any new videos.Facebook: facebook.com/InternationalCriticalIncidentStressFoundation Twitter: twitter.com/ICISFInc LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/international-critical-incident-stress-foundation Instagram: instagram.com/icisf.inc The mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide.
CISM Live Series - Crisis Response Canines (Sneak Preview) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-02-16 | Enjoy this sneak preview of our upcoming CISM Live Series with Andrea Hering and John Hunt, where we discuss theor organization, Crisis Response Canines and the canines they use when responding to critical incidents.If you would like to ask Andrea, John or ICISF Staff questions LIVE, join in on the full interview on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM EST right here on YouTube! We'll see you then!
ICISF World Congress 17: The Power of Purpose.2 International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-02-15 | The ICISF Co-Founder, George S. Everly, Jr, PhD, CCISM, shares the importance of attending the upcoming World Congress 17 from April 30-May 5, 2023. Visit icisfworldcongress.org for more information.
ICISF World Congress 17: The Power of Purpose.1 International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-02-15 | The ICISF Co-Founder, George S. Everly, Jr, PhD, CCISM, shares the importance of attending the upcoming World Congress 17 from April 30-May 5, 2023. Visit icisfworldcongress.org for more information.
Resilient Leadership (CISM Live Series) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-01-20 | Watch/Listen to this discussion as we speak with guest speaker & ICISF Co-Founder Dr. George Everly about Resilient Leadership. (Previously Recorded August 4, 2021)To learn more about Resilient Leadership, you can register for our virtual training & online course by Dr. George Everly, Resilient Leadership for Emergency Services & Healthcare Professions.This course is offered as an Asynchronous online course, meaning there is no instructor. This science-based online course is designed to aid you in building a personal culture of resilience and holistic health. Register for the Asynchronous Online Course: icisf.org/self-paced-onlineWe also offer this course as a Virtual Training, which includes content of traditional in-person classroom training via Zoom technology. Get real-time presentation, faculty interaction, small breakout groups and live Question and Answer sessions. Register for the Virtual Training: icisf.org/remote-learningDr. Everly has a book in our CISMbookstore about Resilient Leadership called The Secrets of Resilient Leadership. This is a unique guide for leaders on how to create an organizational culture of resilience that can turn adversity into opportunity. To purchase your softcover or online ebook, visit cismbookstore.com/.
Leadership (ICISF Perspectives) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-01-20 | The ICISF CEO, Richard Barton, discusses leadership during the pandemic in this episode of ICISF Perspectives. (Previously Recorded June 2, 2020)
Effective Crisis Leadership (Quick Tips) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2023-01-20 | In this quick tips episode, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM joins us to discuss why effective crisis leadership is so important for emergency services personnel in the field.Dr. George Everly book mentioned in episode: Leading Beyond Crisis:The Five Pillars of Transformative Resilient Leadership (https://a.co/d/8bh6Elt) To learn more about effective crisis leadership, consider taking some of these ICISF courses: Strategic Response to Crisis (icisf.org/strategic-response-to-crisis) , Resilient Leadership for Emergency Services and Healthcare Professionals (icisf.org/resilient-leadership-for-emergency-services-and-healthcare) . To see when these courses will be offered next, visit www.icisf.org (http://www.icisf.org) . You can also view, download and purchase a variety of our resources at icisf.org/resources (icisf.org/resources) .
Giving Thanks and Gratitude (CISM Live Series) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-11-09 | Listen to this podcast episode, where we speak with Rev. Rob Dewey on Giving Thanks & Gratitude. (Previously Recorded November 17, 2021)Download the free “Giving Thanks & Gratitude” resource on our website (icisf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Giving-Thanks-Gratitude_A-Journey-In-Thankfulness.pdf) .Looking for Giving Thanks & Gratitude Resources? On the ICISF Resources page, we have past CISM News articles on this topic. To learn more and read the articles, visit icisf.org/resources/.We have a new article about Giving Thanks & Gratitude coming out this month, so stay tuned! You can sign up for our emails to be notified of all of our CISM Resources by visiting http://eepurl.com/dga4SD.Another great resource is our member-only LifeNet newsletter. Join thousands of others by signing up for ICISF Membership and gain access to our quarterly LifeNet newsletter, where members worldwide provide helpful articles about CISM lessons learned, quick tips, and heartfelt stories about how CISM has helped them in the field. Once you become a member, you can also view all of our previous LifeNet newsletter articles! To sign up and become a member today, visit icisf.org/sections/membership/.
Critical Incident Stress Management & Psychological First Aid (ICISF Perspectives) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-11-09 | Listen as Dr. George Everly explains the difference between Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Psychological First Aid (PFA). (Previously Recorded July 14, 2020)
The 10 Common Misconceptions (ICISF Quick Tips) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-11-09 | ICISF Co-Founder, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM, provides the ten (10) most common misconceptions surrounding psychological crisis intervention and disaster mental health.Link to book referenced in podcast episode: “A Clinical Guide to the Treatment of the Human Stress Response” link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4614-5538-7Other Resources:“Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) & Psychological Crisis Intervention” By. George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISMcismbookstore.com/catalog/book/critical-incident-stress-management-cism-psychological-crisis-intervention
Psychological Body Armor (ICISF Perspectives) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-08-01 | ICISF Co-Founder, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM, explains how Psychological Body Armor can help emergency service workers. (Previously Recorded August 5, 2020)The ICISF offers a course, The Secrets of Psychological Body Armor ™ – Holistic Wellness for Emergency Services and Healthcare Professions (icisf.org/the-secrets-of-psychological-body-armor-tm) , which is designed to aid you in building a personal culture of resilience and holistic health.We also offer a wealth of resources (icisf.org/resources) regarding wellness and resiliency and video resources through our NEW Crisis Resource Library (icisf.org/crisis-resource-library) .
Champions of Adversity: What They Do That Most People Don’t International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-08-01 | Listen to this episode where we share quick tips on the types of Champions of Adversity and Resilience from George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM. (ICISF Co-Founder).To learn more about the ICISF, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), and our upcoming training, visit www.icisf.org (icisf.org) .
First Responders: Resilient Minds for Chaotic Minds (CISM Live Series) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-08-01 | Listen as Dr. Stephanie Conn shares how to cope with stressors and traumas for first responders and peer support teams. (Previously Recorded March 24, 2021)If you would like to increase your resilience to assist your peers and community, the ICISF offers several courses in resiliency. Learn more by visiting our Course Description (icisf.org/sections/education-training/course-descriptions) page today!
Fatalities Management Workers and COVID-19: Stress, Coping and Wellbeing (CISM Live Series) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-07-01 | Listen as we talk to guest speakers, Peter R. Teahen, CT, D.N.C.C.M. & Rima Afifi, Ph.D. about Fatalities Management Workers and COVID-19: Stress, Coping and Wellbeing in this special WC CISM Live Series. (Previously Recorded May 19, 2021)
Psychological Body Armor (ICISF Perspectives) International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-07-01 | ICISF Co-Founder, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM, illustrates how Psychological Body Armor can help emergency service workers. (Previously Recorded August 5, 2020)
Stress As A Toxin: How to Manage The Stress Of A Critical Incident International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-07-01 | Listen to this episode where we share quick tips on effective planning after a critical incident occurs from George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM (ICISF Co-Founder).
The Genesis of CISM: A Personal Story International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-06-15 | This episode features one of the ICISF co-founders, Jeffrey T. Mitchell, PhD, CCISM, who goes into the background of how CISM and the ICISF were created. (Previously Recorded May 26, 2020)
CISM Perspectives from Victor Welzant, PsyD International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-06-14 | The ICISF's Director of Education and Training, Dr. Victor Welzant, offers health care workers and first responders helpful techniques to combat stress and build resilience during these turbulent times. (Originally Recorded April 14, 2020)To learn more about building resiliency, visit www.icisf.org (icisf.org) .
The ICISF Quick Tips - Introduction to CISM International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-06-13 | Welcome to the ICISF Podcast Series! This episode will provide a background in the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, the formation of the organization by co-founders (Dr. George Everly and Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell), and an explanation of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).Learn more about getting started in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) by visiting www.icisf.org (icisf.org) .
CISM Live Series with Dr. John Durkin on CISM: An International Perspective International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-02-16 | Join in on the discussion on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM EST (US), we'll be joined by guest speaker Dr. John Durkin to discuss CISM from an International Perspective. If you are located in Australia, this interview will premiere on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 9:00 AM AEST.We'll discuss some helpful tips to help you and your peers, so come and ask ICISF Staff & Dr. John Durkin questions LIVE!John Durkin, Ph.D. BiographyDr. Durkin is a psychologist specialising in crisis intervention and posttraumatic growth. As a firefighter in the UK he coped well until injury and the suicides of two colleagues changed his outlook and inspired an academic career to seek ways to prevent suicide in firefighters. He started with CISM and studies attracted him to then consider the conditions necessary for posttraumatic growth. HIs training in CISM brought an invitation to work in post-9/11 New York with its fire and police departments. In the UK he sat on the national advisory committee for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the UK and gained evidence-based status for critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) in the USA. He is a Board member at the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) where he is an Approved Instructor, and sits on the Committee of Management of Crisis Intervention and Management, Australasia (CIMA). He is the first President of the European Critical Incident Stress Management (E-CISM) Network based in Switzerland.Additional ResourcesIf you enjoyed our discussion today and would like to learn more about this topic, John has put together a helpful PDF for you to download: cismliveseries.mailchimpsites.com This PDF is FREE to download and share with your co-workers, peers and team members. Let us know in the comments if you find these resources helpful and what other resources topics you would like to see. Need a CISM Refresher? ICISF's Asynchronous Online Courses are self-paced and fully asynchronous, meaning there is no instructor. These courses allow you to acquire new skills according to your own schedule. Learn more by clicking the link in the description or visit icisf.org/self-paced-online/. Confident in CISM knowledge? Work on competence with a specific intervention through scenario-based training exercises. Each 3-hour session will provide specific and direct feedback, troubleshooting, and include challenges of these interventions in light of COVID-19. Learn more by visiting icisf.org/remote-learning/.Join ICISF Faculty as they present live training. Each course includes content of traditional in-person classroom training via Zoom technology. Visit icisf.org/remote-learning to learn more.ICISF App Resources: We currently offer digital resources and products available for download to your smart devices (Android/IOS), so you have offline access to these CISM resources. Open a web browser on your mobile device and visit app.icisf.org/CISMBookstore: This bookstore offers you the opportunity to gain more, supplementing the training programs and knowledge offered by the ICISF. Visit cismbookstore.com/ to view all of our current books for sale.ICISF Resources: Though the name of the model has changed and some components have been challenged, CISM fundamentally remains a program of peer support and mental wellness for those who experience crises. Read the ICISF Crisis Journal, our monthly CISM News, get Pandemic Resources including handouts and videos, download CISM Handouts for you and your CISM/Peer Support Team, and catch up on the latest CISM Live Series! Visit icisf.org/resources and bookmark it for reference.For "CISM Live" Series media inquiries, email socialmedia@icisf.org. Follow the ICISF on Social Media! Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the bell to be notified of any new videos.Facebook: facebook.com/InternationalCriticalIncidentStressFoundation Twitter: twitter.com/ICISFInc LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/international-critical-incident-stress-foundation Instagram: instagram.com/icisf.inc The mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide.
CISM Live Series (Discussion Preview) with Dr. John Durkin International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-02-07 | Enjoy this discussion preview of our upcoming CISM Live Series with John Durkin, Ph.D., where we discuss CISM from an International Perspective. If you would like to ask Dr. John Durkin & ICISF Staff questions live, join in on the full discussion on February 16, 2022 at 5:00 PM EST (USA) or Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 8:00 AM AEST (Australia) right here on YouTube! We'll see you then!
CISM Live Series with Dr. Michelle Lilly on Avoidance & The Importance of Peer Support International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-01-26 | Join in on the discussion on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM EST, we'll be joined by guest speaker Michelle M. Lilly, PhD to discuss Avoidance and the Importance of Peer Support. We'll discuss some helpful tips to help you and your peers, so come and ask ICISF Staff & Dr. Michelle Lilly questions LIVE!Michelle M. Lilly, PhD BiographyDr. Michelle Lilly is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Northern Illinois University (NIU). She completed her undergraduate training at Brown University before earning her doctorate in clinical psychology at University of Michigan in 2008. Throughout her professional career, Dr. Lilly has studied the psychological and physical impact of violence and trauma. Early in her career at NIU, she became involved in research with 9-1-1 telecommunicators and has continued to focus on this understudied population. Dr. Lilly’s research on mental and physical health in the 9-1-1 industry has been used to argue for job reclassification for 9-1-1 telecommunicators across the nation. She has done training across the country on the topics of PTSD, stress management, and resilience for a variety of public safety audiences. Currently, Dr. Lilly holds a grant from the state of Illinois to provide free trainings on PTSD and suicide for law enforcement. She is also the owner of 9-1-1 Recovers, a telebehavioral health practice for public safety and their families that provides evidence-based intervention for PTSD, depression, and anxiety. In addition, she provides organizational assessment and consultation through Lilly Consulting. Dr. Lilly is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois with APIT approval to provide therapy services across state lines.Additional ResourcesIf you enjoyed our discussion today and would like to learn more information about avoidance, we have a FREE PDF for you to download: cismliveseries.mailchimpsites.comLet us know in the comments below if you find these resources helpful.If you would like to reach out to Dr. Michelle Lilly to learn more or ask questions, feel free to visit the websites provided and contact her via email: www.niu.edu - E:mlilly1@niu.edu,www.911recovers.com - E:michelle@911recovers.com, www.lilly-consulting.com - E:michelle@lilly-consulting.com The ICISF continues to offer quality Crisis Intervention courses through our Live Training program, which provides the traditional in-person classroom training using zoom technology. We also offer online courses, where you can learn critical incident stress management at your own pace. Have you taken CISM courses and just need a refresher? Our refresher programs work on competence with a specific intervention through scenario-based training exercises. And if you are looking for group or agency training, you can learn more about our Speakers Bureau program. To see all of our current courses and training programs and plan your 2022 training, visit our training program page icisf.org/sections/education-training and our course descriptions at icisf.org/sections/education-training/course-descriptions/. The ICISF courses that would be helpful to learn more about the topic discussed today are: - Assisting Individuals in Crisis - icisf.org/individual-crisis-intervention-and-peer-support - Group Crisis Intervention - icisf.org/group-crisis-intervention - Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention - icisf.org/individual-crisis-intervention-and-peer-support-group-crisis-intervention - Resilience Training: Psychological Survival Skills for Before, During & After Crises - icisf.org/resilience-training-psychological-survival-skills-for-before-during-after-crises If you’re looking for additional critical incident stress resources offered through the ICISF, you can get them on our website, the Crisis Journal, ICISF App and on social media! We offer a variety of articles, PDF’s, videos and a variety of other resources available to you through these different platforms. View all of our resources here: icisf.org/resources For "CISM Live" Series media inquiries, email socialmedia@icisf.org. Follow the ICISF on Social Media! Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and click the bell to be notified of any new videos.Facebook: facebook.com/InternationalCriticalIncidentStressFoundation Twitter: twitter.com/ICISFInc LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/international-critical-incident-stress-foundation Instagram: instagram.com/icisf.inc The mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide.
CISM Live Series (Discussion Preview) with Dr. Michelle Lilly International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2022-01-17 | Enjoy this discussion preview of our upcoming CISM Live Series with Michelle M. Lilly, PhD., where we discuss Avoidance and the Importance of Peer Support. If you would like to ask Dr. Lilly & ICISF Staff questions live, join in on the full discussion on January 26, 2022 at 12:00 PM EST right here on YouTube! We'll see you then!
CISM Live Series with Kevin Ellers on Stress & Grief During The Holiday Season International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2021-12-15 | Join in on the LAST CISM Live Series for 2021! On Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST, we'll be joined by guest speaker Kevin Ellers, D.Min. to discuss Stress & Grief During The Holiday Season. We'll discuss some helpful tips to help you and your peers, so come and ask Kevin questions LIVE!Help improve the CISM Live Series for 2022! Take our quick survey: us16.list-manage.com/survey?u=276beb16752589ea61b39c09c&id=6eb48cad7f&attribution=falseKevin L. Ellers, D.MIN. BiographyKevin is the Territorial Disaster Services Coordinator for The Salvation Army in the U.S.A. Central Territory. He is also president and founder of the Institute for Compassionate Care, which is dedicated to consultation, education and direct care which is now run by his wife Jennifer. Kevin is a chaplain with the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police, serves as faculty for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, and is an adjunct professor at Olivet Nazarene University. He has extensive training and experience in crisis response, disasters, chaplaincy, pastoral ministries, marriage and family therapy, and social services. As an author and speaker, Kevin teaches broadly on the aforementioned topics. He is author or co-author of The First 48 Hours: Spiritual Caregivers as First Responders, CISM: Grief Following Trauma, CISM: Emotional and Spiritual Care in Disasters, CISM: Spiritual and Psychological First Aid, and CISM: Understanding Suicide: Effective Tools for Prevention, Intervention and Survivor Support. Additional ResourcesIf you enjoyed our discussion today and would like to learn more tips about helping others with stress & grief, Kevin has put together a helpful PDF for you to download: cismliveseries.mailchimpsites.com/.For more resources from Kevin and his wife Jennifer, visit their website (resetlifecoaching.net) and their "Coping With The Holidays" YouTube playlist (youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRJ2t3IK2JPPXOVro5bHjvtp_L69jUvsL). Stress & grief can be tougher than usual during the holiday season. The ICISF team has cultivated several free resources to help individuals, peers and families that focus on tips for dealing with stress for families and friends, an instant relaxation exercise, and methods to enhance our resilience. You can learn more and download these resources under “CISM Handouts” at icisf.org/resources/.The ICISF also offers a variety of stress management, emotional and spiritual care, resilience and grief following trauma courses. To learn more and register for these courses, visit icisf.org/remote-learning/. If you’re looking for additional resources on Psychological Body Armor, Self Care, and delivering bad news, you can get them on the ICISF App! This app allows you to download digital resources directly to your mobile devices to reference anytime you wish. To learn more and get these resources today, visit http://app.icisf.org/. For "CISM Live" Series media inquiries, email socialmedia@icisf.org. Follow the ICISF on Social Media!Get more CISM news articles and content on our social media channels.Facebook: facebook.com/InternationalCriticalIncidentStressFoundationTwitter: twitter.com/ICISFIncLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/international-critical-incident-stress-foundationInstagram: instagram.com/icisf.incThe mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide.
Sneak Preview: CISM Live Series with Kevin Ellers, D.Min. International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2021-12-06 | Enjoy this Sneak Preview of our upcoming CISM Live Series, where we're joined by guest speaker Kevin Ellers, D.Min. and discuss Stress & Grief During The Holiday Season.Join ICISF on our YouTube channel on December 15, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST and chat with ICISF Staff and Kevin Ellers LIVE! We hope you enjoy this preview of our upcoming discussion and we look forward to seeing you then! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notified when we go LIVE: youtube.com/channel/UC8-NZT55THKQByGXbgPFrnA
CISM Live Series with Dr. Richard Ottenstein & Dr. Beth Hewett on Grief Within The Workplace International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2021-12-01 | Join in on this CISM Live Series discussion on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST. We'll be joined by guest speakers Dr. Richard Ottenstein & Dr. Beth Hewett to discuss Grief Within The Workplace.Help improve the CISM Live Series for 2022! Take our quick survey: us16.list-manage.com/survey?u=276beb16752589ea61b39c09c&id=6eb48cad7f&attribution=falseRichard J. Ottenstein, Ph.D., CEAP, CTS BiographyDr. Ottenstein is the Chief Executive Officer of the Workplace Trauma Center. He has over 45 years experience in the mental health field, and 25 years experience providing workplace trauma training and intervention services. Dr. Ottenstein is a licensed Psychologist, a Certified Employee Assistance Professional, a Certified Trauma Specialist and a member of the faculty of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). Dr. Ottenstein developed a course titled "Corporate Crisis Response: Critical Incident Stress Management in the Workplace" which is offered by the ICISF on their national conference circuit. In addition to his services to business and industry, Dr. Ottenstein is the co-author of the book “Supporting a Grieving Workforce”. Dr. Ottenstein is a former Chair of the Central Maryland Chapter of the American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health Team and had served with the Red Cross on numerous national and local disasters. He is also a volunteer with the Carroll County, Maryland Fire Department Critical Incident Team and is a the clinical coordinator of that team. Dr. Ottenstein previously served as the designated on-site support professional for the National Transportation Safety Board. He directs a program of distance counseling support for journalists in the Middle East. To contact Dr. Ottenstein, you can email rjo@workplacetraumacenter.com, call 001 443 414-0361 or visit his website at www.workplacetraumacenter.com.Beth L. Hewett, PhD, CT, CEOLS BiographyDr. Beth L. Hewett is a Certified Thanatologist with the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC). She also is a Certified End of Life Specialist, a Certified Grief Movement Specialist, and a Certified Pet Loss Specialist; additionally, Dr. Hewett holds a Death and Grief Studies Certificate from the Center for Loss and Life Transition and was a commissioned National Catholic Ministry for the former Bereaved, Inc. (NCMB) Minister of Consolation Trainer. She is a public speaker and facilitator of grief support groups, bereavement seminars and retreats, and writing workshops; she works with the bereaved individually as a grief coach and companion. Dr. Hewett also is the author of More Good Words: Practical Activities for Mourning and Good Words: Memorializing Through a Eulogy. Her website is available at www.goodwordsforgrieving.com. You can contact her through email at beth@goodwordsforgrieving.com or by phone at 443-904-6424.Additional ResourcesWe have a FREE handout available to our viewers, created by our guest speakers Dr. Richard Ottenstein & Dr. Beth Hewett! Download the free resource on our website: icisf.org/cism-live/.If you would like to purchase Dr. Ottenstein and Dr. Hewett’s book “Supporting A Grieving Workforce” in either the softcover and the online eBook, visit our CISMbookstore at cismbookstore.com/catalog/book/supporting-grieving-workforce. Dr. Ottenstein is also ICISF Faculty and has a course “Corporate Crisis Response: Critical Incident Stress Management in the Workplace”. To learn more about this course and request it through our Speakers Bureau Program, visit icisf.org/corporate-crisis-response/.The ICISF offers a variety of free resources for anyone interested in CISM or helping their peers and coworkers. To learn more and download free resources today, visit our website at icisf.org/resources/. For "CISM Live" Series media inquiries, email socialmedia@icisf.org. Follow the ICISF on Social Media!Get more CISM news articles and content on our social media channels.Facebook: facebook.com/InternationalCriticalIncidentStressFoundationTwitter: twitter.com/ICISFIncLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/international-critical-incident-stress-foundationInstagram: instagram.com/icisf.incThe mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide.
SNEAK PREVIEW: CISM Live Series with Dr. Richard Ottenstein & Dr. Beth Hewett International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2021-11-24 | Watch the SNEAK PREVIEW of our upcoming CISM Live Series! Listen to guest speakers Dr. Richard Ottenstein & Dr. Beth Hewett as we discuss "Grief Within The Workplace". You can join in on the discussion LIVE and interact with our guest speakers next Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST. We'll see you there!
CISM Live Series with Patty Stewart McCord on Filling The Gaps in Peer Support International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2021-11-22 | Join in on the special discussion on Monday, November 22, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST as we speak with guest speaker Patty Stewart McCord, where we will discuss Filling The Gaps in Peer Support.Help improve the CISM Live Series for 2022! Take our quick survey: us16.list-manage.com/survey?u=276beb16752589ea61b39c09c&id=6eb48cad7f&attribution=falsePatty Stewart McCord, BGS, CCISM BiographyPatty Stewart McCord, B.G.S. (Minot State University ’99) is a Faculty Member and the Canadian Representative on the Board of Directors for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). She is an author, international speaker and consultant in crisis management services and facilitates a number of ICISF Certified courses throughout North America. Stewart McCord has led in the development of Peer Support Teams trained in Critical Incident Stress Management Skills throughout the country, but more recently within ministries and government agencies in Saskatchewan. She is currently contracted with Saskatchewan Health Authority to provide training, team development and support for the Provincial Health Authority Psychosocial Support Network and is the Executive Director for the Sask. CISM Network. Patty has worked as a Subject Matter Expert with the Canadian Institute of Public Safety Research and Treatment, (CIPSRT), and continues to build relationships between teams to support education, training and wellbeing for Public Safety and Health Care Workers.Additional ResourcesWe will have a special PDF available to our viewers, created by Patty Stewart McCord, after the holiday! Stay tuned to our CISM Live Series page (icisf.org/cism-live) and our social media channels next week for more information.The ICISF App offers a variety of peer support resources for individuals and CISM/Peer Support Teams. You can purchase the Digital ICISF Quick Reference Cards, CISM: Step By Step Guide, The Secrets of Psychological Body Armor ™ Resource and even self-care resources. To learn more and get these resources today, visit app.icisf.org on your mobile device. Looking for additional Peer Support resources? The ICISF offers free handouts on peer and staff support and self assessments. To learn more and read the articles, visit icisf.org/resources/. Another great resource is our free access Crisis, Stress and Human Resilience Journal. The ICISF has many articles through the journal that discuss peer support that would be beneficial to any individual, CISM Team or organization. To learn more, visit crisisjournal.org/. For "CISM Live" Series media inquiries, email socialmedia@icisf.org. Follow the ICISF on Social Media!Get more CISM news articles and content on our social media channels.Facebook: facebook.com/InternationalCriticalIncidentStressFoundationTwitter: twitter.com/ICISFIncLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/international-critical-incident-stress-foundationInstagram: instagram.com/icisf.incThe mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide.
CISM Live Series Sneak Preview with Patty Stewart McCord International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2021-11-19 | Here is a Sneak Preview of our upcoming CISM Live Series with Patty Stewart McCord on Filling The Gaps in Peer Support.Join us this Monday, November 22, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST for a special CISM Live Series and ask Patty questions LIVE in chat throughout our discussion. youtu.be/jCrDhNOVSoA We'll see you then!
CISM Live Series with Chaplain Rob Dewey on Giving Thanks & Gratitude International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2021-11-17 | Join in on the discussion on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST as we speak with guest speaker Rev. Rob Dewey, where we will discuss Giving Thanks & Gratitude.Help improve the CISM Live Series for 2022! Take our quick survey: us16.list-manage.com/survey?u=276beb16752589ea61b39c09c&id=6eb48cad7f&attribution=falseRev. Rob Dewey BiographyThe Rev. Rob Dewey is an Episcopal priest, who has lived in Charleston, SC for 30 years. In 1990, he began a full-time non-profit ministry to minister to First Responders and Victims of crime. During this tenure of service, he served as the lead Chaplain for 40 agencies, including local, state and federal agencies. He has been a member of ICISF since 1996 and is also ICISF Faculty.Additional ResourcesDownload the free "Giving Thanks & Gratitude" resource on our website: icisf.org/cism-live/.Looking for Giving Thanks & Gratitude Resources? On the ICISF Resources page, we have past CISM News articles on this topic. To learn more and read the articles, visit icisf.org/resources/. We have a new article about Giving Thanks & Gratitude coming out this month, so stay tuned! You can sign up for our emails to be notified of all of our CISM Resources by visiting http://eepurl.com/dga4SD. Another great resource is our member-only LifeNet newsletter. Join thousands of others by signing up for ICISF Membership and gain access to our quarterly LifeNet newsletter, where members worldwide provide helpful articles about CISM lessons learned, quick tips, and heartfelt stories about how CISM has helped them in the field. Once you become a member, you can also view all of our previous LifeNet newsletter articles! To sign up and become a member today, visit icisf.org/sections/membership/.For "CISM Live" Series media inquiries, email socialmedia@icisf.org. Follow the ICISF on Social Media!Get more CISM news articles and content on our social media channels.Facebook: facebook.com/InternationalCriticalIncidentStressFoundationTwitter: twitter.com/ICISFIncLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/international-critical-incident-stress-foundation(NEW) Instagram: instagram.com/icisf.incThe mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide.
Sneak Preview - Giving Thanks & Gratitude International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2021-11-15 | Join us this Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST as we speak with Chaplain Rob Dewey about Giving Thanks & Gratitude. Enjoy this Sneak Preview of what to expect in our upcoming conversation. See you there!
CISM Live Series with Braxton Morrison on Creating A CISM Team International Critical Incident Stress Foundation 2021-10-27 | Join in on the discussion on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 12:00 PM EST as we speak with guest speaker Braxton Morrison about "Creating A CISM Team". If you currently have a CISM/Peer Support Team or are looking to start one in your area, this discussion is not to be missed!Help improve the CISM Live Series for 2022! Take our quick survey: us16.list-manage.com/survey?u=276beb16752589ea61b39c09c&id=6eb48cad7f&attribution=falseBraxton Morrison BiographyMy name is Braxton Morrison. I am a Co-Founder, the President, and Team Coordinator for the Benton County Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team. I became involved with the creation of the CISM team after attending the basic training required to conduct interventions. My partner and I then recognized the need for CISM in Benton County and began holding interventions for first responders in 2017. In 2020, we decided to formalize the team to better serve our fellow responders. Through this process, we developed protocols, policies & procedures, and most importantly, a team of trained Critical Incident Responders to be a part of the team. We have now obtained our 501(c)3 status, have elected officer positions, and By-Laws to govern the organization.I have attended Group Crisis Intervention, Assisting Individuals in Crisis, Advanced Group Crisis Intervention, Advanced Assisting Individuals in Crisis, Workplace Violence, Law Enforcement Perspectives, Psychology of Terrorism and Psychological Counter Terrorism, Resilience Training, Techniques for Delivering Bad News, and Suicide Awareness training through the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF). In addition, I hold a certification in CISM (CCISM) from UMBC, Certificates of Specialized Training (CoST) in Emergency Services and Mass Disasters & Terrorism from the ICISF, Mental Health First Aid Instructor certification, and am certified as a Trauma Services Specialist (CTSS) through the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists (ATSS). I also hold certifications as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP) and Certified Law Enforcement Officer in the state of Iowa. I enjoy spending time with my family, my dogs, kayaking, hiking, running, and weight training. I am honored to be a part of the creation of this team and to serve the responders of Benton County and assist them in continuing to do what they love.Additional ResourcesOur Core Courses, Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention, are a great way to learn more and get started in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). We offer these courses through a variety of Remote Learning Programs. To learn more, visit icisf.org/sections/education-training/.If you’ve enjoyed our discussion today and would like to learn more about how to form a CISM/Peer Support Team in your area, you can visit icisf.org/sections/cism-teams/. If you’d like to view samples of the Benton County CISM Team Procedures & Guidelines, consider joining as an ICISF member! We have updated policies, procedures and guidelines from many different CISM/Peer Support Teams worldwide. To learn more, visit our website to join ICISF Membership Today (icisf.org/sections/membership/)! We also offer a variety of resources for CISM Teams through our Resources page of our website as well as the ICISF App. Through the ICISF App (app.icisf.org), you can purchase digital ICISF Quick Reference Cards, a CISM: Step By Step Guide, and digital wellness resources through the ICISF App. You can save all of these resources right to your personal devices to have on hand when you’re out in the field. Through our Resources section of the website (icisf.org/resources), you can download CISM Handouts, watch podcasts, view and download pandemic resources, and even watch our other CISM Live Series discussions. These resources are all available for free.For "CISM Live" Series media inquiries, email socialmedia@icisf.org. Follow the ICISF on Social Media!Get more CISM news articles and content on our social media channels.Facebook: facebook.com/InternationalCriticalIncidentStressFoundationTwitter: twitter.com/ICISFIncLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/international-critical-incident-stress-foundation(NEW) Instagram: instagram.com/icisf.incThe mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide.
