Dir, Resiliency & Peer Support District 7 Fire & Rescue Schertz, Texas, United States
Most psychological crisis intervention is done one person to one person, rather than in groups. These interactions may be face-to-face (in person or electronically), telephonic, via email, or even via text messaging. The SAFER-R model of individual psychological crisis intervention was developed to serve as a simple protocol or procedural guide to aid in conducting such individual psychological crisis interventions.
This two day course builds upon, and is the logical continuation of, the basic ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS course. Using the SAFER-R framework as a platform, participants are introduced to scenario based variations of the model. Topics such as advanced psychological triage, grief, suicide intervention, challenges in follow up and referral, and self-care are addressed. In addition, participants are asked to evaluate pre-recorded video examples of crisis intervention using the SAFER-R model.
*Prerequisite: Assisting Individuals in Crisis (formerly Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support)
*Profession Specific CEs This presentation is approved for 13 CE Credits by The Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency, Inc. (AACMHA) as an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
This presentation is approved for 13 PDHs from EAPA- Employee Assistance Professionals Association
This presentation is approved for ALS NCCP Individual 13 Hours by Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems' Office of EMS Clinician Services. This presentation is approved for BLS-L (Local Option) 13 Hours by Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems' Office of EMS Clinician Services.
13 CE Credits for NAADAC, This course has been approved by International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider # 87914, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), is responsible for all aspects of the programing.
*Review ICISF World Congress 17 CE website page for additional requirements.
Learning Objectives:
Natures & definitions of a psychological crisis and psychological crisis intervention
Nature and definition of critical incident stress management and its role as a continuum of care
Empathic communication techniques
Practice of psychological triage
SAFER-Revised model of individual psychological crisis intervention in s suicide scenario
SAFER-Revised model of individual psychological crisis intervention in a “follow-up” or referral scenario
Risks of iatrogenic “harm” associated with psychological crisis intervention and will further discuss how to reduce those risks
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