Course Title: Peer Support Basic Training Program
Course Length: 2-day / 16-hours
This course is designed for federal, state and local peers, law enforcement chaplains, clergy, lay-ministers, teachers, medical professionals and other helpers.
Course Description:
This foundational course provides knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) every peer team member needs to extend care and offer hope to those in need. Through our exclusive six-part protocol, team members learn and practice a model for listening, assessing and addressing anyone, at any time, dealing with any difficulty.
Course Methodologies: Lecture, Demonstration, Scenario-based role play, Videos, Discussion, Group / table exercises
Course Objectives:
- Understand definitions, terms and historical context
- Learn to provide emotional support that involves listening, exploring and validating
- Learn to assess stress reactions and triage critical concerns
- Learn to address concerns with intervention techniques and support strategies
- Identify resources for referral to next-level care
Evaluation of Learning: Pre-test / post-test, written exam and practical exercise (upon request)
Course Cost:
Cost of course starts at $425.00/ per person (instructor travel included). ONLINE TRAINING VIA ZOOM: $249.00 / per person.
To learn more, email info@crisissupportsolutions.com.