Upcoming Events
CISM: 3-Day Group/Individual Crisis Intervention
August 17, 2026 - August 19, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm MST
Host: North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services, Behavioral Health Division
Location: Bismark, ND
Cost: FREE
Learn how to effectively support first responders in this Basic Group Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Training!
This in-person Group and Individual Crisis Intervention training is free and available to law enforcement, first responders, chaplains, nurses, emergency department staff and mental health professionals. The course is sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services.
After completion of “Assisting Individuals in Crisis” and “Group Crisis Intervention,” students will receive a certificate for 24 contact hours. Completion of this course qualifies as two CORE classes in the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation’s “Certificate of Specialized Training” Program.
CISM: Group Crisis Intervention
August 25, 2026 - August 26, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm MST
Host: International Academy for Crisis Response Training
Location: Virtual
Cost: $299
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.
This course is 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.
CISM: Assisting Individuals in Crisis
August 29, 2026 - August 30, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm MST
Host: Central Valley Fire Department
Location: Belgrade, MT
Cost: $50
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”. 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, defusings and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary will also be discussed.
This course is designed for anyone 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: Assisting Individuals in Crisis
September 14, 2026 - September 15, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm MST
Host: Montana Highway Patrol
Location: Great Falls, MT
Cost: TBD
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”. 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, defusings and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary will also be discussed.
This course is designed for anyone 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.
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”. 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, defusings and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary will also be discussed.
This course is designed for anyone 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: Assisting Individuals in Crisis
September 15, 2026 - September 16, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm MST
Host: International Academy for Crisis Response Training
Location: Virtual
Cost: $299
CISM: Group Crisis Intervention
September 16, 2026 - September 17, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm MST
Host: Montana Highway Patrol
Location: Great Falls, MT
Cost: TBD
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.
This course is 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.
CISM: Assisting Individuals in Crisis
September 21, 2026 - September 22, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm MST
Host: Montana Law Enforcement Academy
Location: Helena, MT
Cost: TBD
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”. 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, defusings and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary will also be discussed.
This course is designed for anyone 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.
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.
CISM: Assisting Individuals in Crisis
September 28, 2026 - September 29, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm MST
Host: NE Montana CISM Team
Location: Glasgow, MT
Cost: $350
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”. 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, defusings and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary will also be discussed.
This course is designed for anyone 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: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, & Postvention
October 1, 2026 - October 2, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm CST
Host: International Academy for Crisis Response Training
Location: Virtual
Cost: $299
Why do people kill themselves? How do I ask someone if they are feeling suicidal? What do I do if they say they ARE suicidal? How do I deal with the strong emotions suicide generates? This course will provide answers for these and other questions many of crisis interventionists have about suicide. It will provide participants with basic information about suicide as well as help participants develop practical skills for prevention, intervention and postvention. Small group role plays will allow participants to apply the suggested techniques as they are learned.
This course is open to anyone who wishes to learn more about intervening across the suicide spectrum. Professionals from 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 may all benefit.
CISM: Group Crisis Intervention
October 3, 2026 - October 4, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm MST
Host: Central Valley Fire Department
Location: Belgrade, MT
Cost: $50
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.
This course is 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.
CISM: Group Crisis Intervention
October 15, 2026 - October 16, 2026
8:00am - 5:00pm MST
Host: International Academy for Crisis Response Training
Location: Virtual
Cost: $299
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.
This course is 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.