Upcoming Events
CISM: Assisting Individuals in Crisis
June 25, 2026 - June 26, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm MST
Host: International Academy for Crisis Response Training
Location: Virtual
Cost: $249
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. This course is designed for anyone who desires to increase their knowledge of individual (one-on-one) crisis intervention techniques in the fields of Business & Industry, Crisis Intervention, Disaster Response, Education, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Mental Health, Military, Spiritual Care, and Traumatic Stress.
CISM: Advanced Assisting Individuals in Crisis
July 7, 2026 - July 8, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm MST
Host: International Academy for Crisis Response Training
Location: Virtual
Cost: $299
The program is designed to teach crisis interventions it applies to assisting individuals in crisis, one person at a time. It does not teach group crisis intervention; although some of the skill sets contained herein are certainly applicable to group intervention. This program will teach advanced scenario-based crisis intervention techniques based upon an understanding of the basic crisis intervention concepts, principles, and tactics taught in the first assisting individuals in crisis program.
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ICISF e-Conference: Building Resilient CISM Teams
September 23, 2026 - September 24, 2026
7:00am - 2:30pm MST
Host: International Critical Incident Stress Foundation
Location: Virtual
Cost: $99 - $150 (depending on team affiliation)
ICISF eConnect: Building Resilient CISM Teams is a purpose-driven virtual conference designed to strengthen the resilience, readiness, and sustainability of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) teams and those who support individuals affected by crisis. The conference emphasizes practical, evidence-informed education that addresses the real-world challenges faced by crisis responders, peer supporters, clinicians, and team leaders.
Through expert-led sessions, interactive discussions, and peer connection, ICISF eConnect focuses on building effective teams, enhancing leadership and mutual aid, supporting responder wellness, and applying best practices across diverse critical incident response environments. More than a learning event, ICISF eConnect serves as a collaborative space to reinforce professional confidence, share collective wisdom, and advance the long-term capacity of CISM teams to care for both others and themselves.
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