GRIN - Assisting Individuals & Group Crisis Intervention Training

Crisis intervention is not psychotherapy; it is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention that requires specific training. Just as physical first aid is to surgery, crisis intervention is to psychotherapy, often referred to as “emotional first aid.” This course is designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic, and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum. It will equip participants with an understanding of a wide range of crisis intervention services for both individuals and groups.

The course outlines the fundamentals of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and provides participants with the knowledge and tools to conduct several group crisis interventions, including Rest Information Transition Services (RITS), defusings, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). It also covers the importance of appropriate follow-up services and referrals when necessary.

This course is suitable for professionals in Business & Industry Crisis Intervention, Disaster Response, Education, Emergency Services, Employee Assistance, Healthcare, Homeland Security, Mental Health, Military, Spiritual Care, and Traumatic Stress fields.