Basic CISM    

This 3-day course combines the content of Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention courses. Crisis Intervention is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention that requires specialized training. Designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic, and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum, this course will prepare participants to understand a wide range of crisis intervention services for both the individual and for groups. 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’s, and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD).

What you need to bring…..

Notebook/pencil/pen

Reusable water bottle

Snacks (lunch provided)

Any medications currently prescribed

Pre-Requisites

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Pre-Requisites ***

There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Course Pre-Work & Instructor Contact

There is no pre-work for this course

Instructor: Bucky Yowell

Contact kc.yowell@usda.gov with any questions