Group Crisis Intervention (CISM)
- Support
- Education
- Resilence
Course Description
This course is 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, defusings and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals, when necessary, will also be discussed.
Hosted By
Code 4 Northwest
Date
December 7 – December 8, 2026
Time
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Cost
$50 per person
Venue
246 116th Ave. SE, Kent, WA 98030
Describe the goals of CISM and the role of group crisis interventions.
Distinguish between key intervention types such as RITS, CMB, Defusing, and CISD.
Demonstrate facilitation skills that support safe, effective group discussions after critical incidents.
Recognize common stress reactions and know when additional support or referral is needed.
Apply strategies that promote recovery, resilience, and team cohesion after critical events.
