Peer Support for 1st Responders

Certification

This course is certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board.

Training Mandates

• Crisis Intervention (5.5 hrs.)
• Legal Updates (1.0 hr.)
• Officer Wellness and Mental Health (9.5 hrs.)
• Procedural Justice (5.0 hrs.)

Description

This 3-day Peer Support training class will introduce the student to the process of peer support and equip them with the knowledge and techniques necessary to provide emotional support & practical guidance to other 1st responders who are in need of assistance.  This class consists of both classroom lecture and reality-based training scenarios. Throughout the course students will learn best practices, participate through interactive discussion, and engage with practical exercises applying and showing understanding of what they have learned.

Topics

• Peer Support Principles & Practices
• 1st Responder Culture & Mental Health
• Physiological/Behavioral Reactions to Stress and Trauma
• PTSD and Suicide
• Peer Support Skills and Techniques
• Additional Crisis Interventions (CIRM)
• Resiliency and Stress Management
• Support Resources
• Practical Exercises/Role Plays

Instructors

Deadline

Please register for this course by August 25.