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Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Kansas City, MO

March 4, 2026

This 3-day course combines ALL the content of ICISF’s Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention courses. Crisis Intervention is NOT psychotherapy; it is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention requiring specialized training. As physical first aid is to surgery, crisis intervention is to psychotherapy. Thus, crisis intervention is sometimes called “emotional first…

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Springfield, MO

April 24, 2026

Understanding Suicide in First Responders: Breaking the Silence, Saving Lives This one day course is designed for first responders who face repeated trauma and are expected to carry it without pause. Participants will explore the real factors driving suicide risk, including chronic stress, hypervigilance, substance use, and cultural barriers to seeking help. Through interactive discussion…

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Kansas City, MO

April 24, 2026

Understanding Suicide in First Responders: Breaking the Silence, Saving Lives This one day course is designed for first responders who face repeated trauma and are expected to carry it without pause. Participants will explore the real factors driving suicide risk, including chronic stress, hypervigilance, substance use, and cultural barriers to seeking help. Through interactive discussion…

The Art of Life 1 Day Event

May 4, 2026

8 CEU’s including 3 Ethics hours. First responders and healthcare professionals operate in high-stress environments that demand resilience, clarity, and endurance. This interactive 8-hour training equips clinicians and peer support professionals with practical, evidence-informed tools to recognize and manage burnout, chronic stress, and compassion fatigue. Participants will gain insight into the physiological and psychological impact…

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Chesterfield, MO

April 24, 2026

Understanding Suicide in First Responders: Breaking the Silence, Saving Lives This one day course is designed for first responders who face repeated trauma and are expected to carry it without pause. Participants will explore the real factors driving suicide risk, including chronic stress, hypervigilance, substance use, and cultural barriers to seeking help. Through interactive discussion…

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Columbia, MO

April 24, 2026

Understanding Suicide in First Responders: Breaking the Silence, Saving Lives This one day course is designed for first responders who face repeated trauma and are expected to carry it without pause. Participants will explore the real factors driving suicide risk, including chronic stress, hypervigilance, substance use, and cultural barriers to seeking help. Through interactive discussion…

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Cape Girardeau, MO

May 1, 2026

This class is intended for Missouri first responders. This 3-day course combines ALL the content of ICISF’s Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention courses. Crisis Intervention is NOT psychotherapy; it is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention requiring specialized training. As physical first aid is to surgery, crisis intervention is to psychotherapy.…

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Springfield, MO

April 7, 2026

This 3-day course combines ALL the content of ICISF’s Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention courses. Crisis Intervention is NOT psychotherapy; it is a specialized acute emergency mental health intervention requiring specialized training. As physical first aid is to surgery, crisis intervention is to psychotherapy. Thus, crisis intervention is sometimes called “emotional first…