During this course, participants will be taught both Group Crisis Intervention (GRIN) and Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention.
Group Crisis Intervention (GRIN) (MAY 09-MAY 11)
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Relevant research findings
- Relevant recommendations for practice
- Incident assessment
- Strategic intervention planning
- “Resistance, resilience, recovery” continuum
- Large group crisis interventions
- Small group crisis interventions
- Adverse outcome associated with crisis intervention
- Reducing risks
- Continuing Education Information
Three-Day Course; 27 Contact Hours
Completion of this course will meet the initial training requirements per the MA State Peer Support Network By-Laws for attendees to become functioning members of the State’s CISM network.
Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention. (MAY 15- MAY 16)
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Common myths about suicide
- Risk factors for suicidal behavior
- Frequent motivations for suicide
- Problem solving methods
- Effective intervention strategies
- Elements of effective postvention
- Elements of survivor grief
- Community referral sources
- “Mini-lecture” on suicide
- Feelings and reactions of suicide survivors
- Continuing Education Information
Two-Day Course; 14 Contact Hours
