Open Training Courses
Our training courses are taught by culturally competent clinicians and subject matter experts. See below for the courses that are currently open for registration. The training objectives, date, time, location, hosting agency, and certifications (as applicable) are included in the course details. We would be honored to have you join us!
Be sure to check back as new courses are added, and you can also contact us to learn more about hosting a class at your department or organization.
UC Merced Police Department - November 5th-6th, 2026
Group Crisis Intervention (CISM)
Group Crisis Intervention (CISM)
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, defusing and the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals, when necessary, will also be discussed.
Objectives
• 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.
Westminster Police Department, Colorado - November 13th, 2026
Peer Support and Wellness Workshop Complimentary Course
Peer Support and Wellness Workshop Complimentary Course
Peer support is one of the most powerful forms of leadership. It is more than responding to someone in crisis – it’s helping shape the culture people work & live in every day. This interactive workshop builds awareness & examines the individual, team, and organizational factors that influence wellness, trust, and intervention while equipping peer supporters with practical strategies for leading from wherever they serve.
Objectives
- Build a Personal Peer Support Leadership Toolkit
- Practical language for moments that matter
- Clarity on where peer support ends and referral begins
- Tools for your own wellness, not just those you support
- Peer testimony


