Crisis Intervention Training

The aim of this learning experience is to provide participants with the basics of crisis management including familiarity with the dynamics of crisis and the step-by-step process of managing it. This course is designed for anyone desiring to improve his or her skill in suicide prevention, and can be used to prepare for the Crisis Worker Certification Exam offered through the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (for more information see www.casp-acps.ca, heading: Crisis Worker Certification). Crisis intervention workshops are offered in the following formats:

 

In Person

Crisis Intervention workshops can be held at our agency or off-site to meet your organization's needs. Topics may include communication skills, suicide intervention, loss and bereavement, violent and abusive situations, and mental health concerns. Please phone (780)482-0198 for more information.

 

 

On-Line: "Crisis Intervention Basics"

On completing this independent self-study course, you will be:

• sensitive to the dynamics of the crisis experience and suicidal thought
  and
• familiar with a step-by-step process for managing crisis. 

As well, you will be able to:

• assess a person's risk for suicide and respond with an appropriate intervention plan
• assess and manage issues related to the limits in crisis work
• evaluate your potential for burnout , and
• develop methods for effective collaboration in crisis intervention

 

Topics include:

	Module 1: Fundamentals of Crisis Intervention		Module 2: Suicide Intervention
	What is Crisis?		Risk Factors for Suicide
	Communication Skills for Crisis Support.		Characteristics of Suicidal Thought
	The Crisis Management Process.		Clues or Warning Signs
	Avoiding common pitfalls in the process		Risk Assessment
	Helper Well-being: Addressing Limits and Burnout		Principles of Intervention
	Connecting with community resources
	Record Keeping.
	Legal Issues in Crisis Work

 

Cost: $60 (plus GST), gives you password access to the course site for one month.

 

Technical Requirements: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.

 

Other Requirements

As there is no instructor and no class group, we recommend that you to find a "learning partner" and/or mentor. This would be a person (or more than one) who is willing to help you in any of the following ways:

• Listen as you explain what you are learning (telling it in your own words can make the information come alive for you)

• Be a partner for the suggested exercises or role plays

• Share with you their expertise or experience with the subject

• Help you consider ways to apply your learning in your life and work

Your learning partner does not have to take the course with you. Their role is to support you in ways that enhance your learning, stimulate your interest and motivation, and assist in converting knowledge into active skills.

 

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