Peer Support - Team Building and Beyond (Webb City, MO)
2024-04-04 08:00 - 2024-04-05 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Joplin Public Safety Training Facility, 5102 N. Swede Ln, Webb City, MO, 64870, United States
The goal of this training is to assist First Responder Peer Teams in building sustainable peer teams while maintaining the health of the team and increasing the overall health of their organization.
Objectives:
Participants will gain knowledge through experienced Peer Instructors and/or Mental Health Professionals in assisting in beginning a peer team or adding value to their current team as they identify and implement six strategies for peer team wellness, including gaining leadership support, increasing financial support for the team, learning steps for selecting appropriate peer team members, increased team resilience, instruction in common peer team needs, optimization of team performance, and utilization of resources.
Missouri POST 16 Hours

Peer Support - Team Building and Beyond (St. Joseph, MO)
2024-04-08 08:00 - 2024-04-09 16:00 | The Law Enforcement Center – LEC Training Room, 501 Faraon Street, St. Joseph, MO, 64501, United States

GEARY PD WELLNESS EVENT
2024-06-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Cheyenne and Arapaho Emergency Response Center, 928 S. Blaine, Geary, OK, 73040, United States
Understanding Suicide and Suicide Prevention 2 hr CLEET / 2 Hr MH
10:00am – 12:00 Noon
This course provides First Responders insight into Suicide as well as potential Suicide Intervention
techniques. The multitude of small stress reactions incurred by First Responders during their
career can pile up and lead to a negative attitude in the workplace, in their personal life at home,
or both. This course is intended to educate First Responders how the impact of daily work-related
and/or personal life experiences can cause traumatic reactions which have led to Suicide.
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE TRAINING LOCATION.
PRIOR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!
Surviving and Thriving a Career as a 1st Responder 2 hr CLEET / 2 Hr MH
1:00pm – 3:00pm
This course uses common reactions to workplace stress and trauma to illustrate the pitfalls of
the 1st Responder work environment. The course asks students to recall their support foundation
upon entering their career and how it has changed both positive and negative. We will review the
effects of job-related trauma and stress and how to take control of your “off-duty” time. The
course is applicable for ALL First Responder groups who may have different assignments and
duties but share “Common Reactions to Stress and Trauma”.

First Responder Mental Health and Wellness, Jefferson City, MO
2024-06-14 08:30 - 16:30 | Jefferson City Police Department – Training Room, 401 Monroe St, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
Warrior’s Rest Foundation First Responder Mental Health and Wellness Training provides dynamic instructors presenting relevant topics to first responders about traumas experienced from critical incidents. The students will learn from the instructors:
How to immediately implement best practices techniques for their mental health as a First Responder
Discuss and address the impact of trauma on a First Responder
Discuss and implement psychological first aid after the mental health crisis of a critical incident
Learn how to identify warning signs of suicidal ideation
Define and discuss the signs of Post Traumatic Stress Injury and/or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Discuss the stigma First Responders face when asking for mental health help
Identify healthy coping mechanisms as part of their work/life routine so it will be part of their resiliency when in a mental health crisis
This course is recommended to all First Responders, First Responder Supervisors / Command Staff, Corrections, and Dispatchers. Chaplains and Clinicians who work with First Responders are highly encouraged to attend.
Registration Deadline: May 31, 2024

Clinicians for Warriors Conference 2024
2024-07-10 14:00 - 2024-07-13 12:00 | Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center, 4205 Goddard Youth Camp Road, Sulphur, OK, 73086, United States
The second annual Warrior’s Rest Foundation Clinicians for Warriors Conference and Retreat will assist clinicians with increasing cultural competence while networking and practicing self-care with like-minded clinicians.
Oklahoma Clinicians will receive CEUs

Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (3-day GRIN Course) Boonville, MO
2024-07-24 08:00 - 2024-07-26 17:00 | Turner Hall, 518 Vine St, Boonville, MO, 65233, United States
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 aid.” Designed to present the core elements of a comprehensive, systematic, and multi-component crisis intervention curriculum, this course will prepare participants to understand various crisis intervention services for individuals and groups. 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 Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD). The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals, when necessary, will also be discussed.

27 hours of MO POST

Surviving and Thriving, First Responder Wellness
2024-09-05 08:00 - 15:00 | MO
This course identifies the biological and emotional reactions to workplace stress, hypervigilance, and trauma to illustrate the impact of a First Responders work environment. This course discusses a person’s support foundation upon entering their career and how it has changed both positively and negatively over time. It also explores the effects of job-related trauma and stress, hypervigilance, and multiple methods of how to take control of your “off-duty” time.
The course is for all disciplines of First Responders (i.e. Firefighter / Law Enforcement / EMS / Communications / First Responder Support Staff, etc) who may have different assignments and duties during any major events, or the Cumulative Trauma of multiple smaller events yet still produce the “Common Reactions to Stress and Trauma” which could potentially impact a First Responder and their family members. Resources and various techniques to assist the First Responder in their journey to improve their mental and physical wellness are also provided.
There will be three sessions of the class at the times listed.
CLEET CE 2 Hrs / 2 Hrs Mental Health

Surviving and Thriving Your Career as a 1st Responder
2024-09-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Altus City Council Chamber, 509 S Main St, Altus, OK, 73521, United States
This course identifies the biological and emotional reactions to workplace stress, hypervigilance, and trauma to illustrate the impact of a First Responders work environment. This course discusses a person’s support foundation upon entering their career and how it has changed both positively and negatively over time. It also explores the effects of job-related trauma and stress, hypervigilance, and multiple methods of how to take control of your “off-duty” time.
The course is for all disciplines of First Responders (i.e. Firefighter / Law Enforcement / EMS / Communications / First Responder Support Staff, etc) who may have different assignments and duties during any major events, or the Cumulative Trauma of multiple smaller events yet still produce the “Common Reactions to Stress and Trauma” which could potentially impact a First Responder and their family members. Resources and various techniques to assist the First Responder in their journey to improve their mental and physical wellness are also provided.
CLEET CE 2hrs / 2 Hrs Mental Health

Surviving and Thriving Your Career as a First Responder
2024-09-12 09:00 - 12:30 | Altus City Council Chamber, 509 S Main St, Altus, OK, 73521, United States
This course identifies the biological and emotional reactions to workplace stress, hypervigilance, and trauma to illustrate the impact of a First Responders work environment. This course discusses a person’s support foundation upon entering their career and how it has changed both positively and negatively over time. It also explores the effects of job-related trauma and stress, hypervigilance, and multiple methods of how to take control of your “off-duty” time.
The course is for all disciplines of First Responders (i.e. Firefighter / Law Enforcement / EMS / Communications / First Responder Support Staff, etc) who may have different assignments and duties during any major events, or the Cumulative Trauma of multiple smaller events yet still produce the “Common Reactions to Stress and Trauma” which could potentially impact a First Responder and their family members. Resources and various techniques to assist the First Responder in their journey to improve their mental and physical wellness are also provided.
CLEET CE 2 Hrs / 2 Hrs Mental Health

Surviving and Thriving Your Career as a 1st Responder
2024-09-12 13:00 | Altus City Council Chamber, 509 S Main St, Altus, OK, 73521, United States

Peer Support - Team Building and Beyond
2024-09-17 08:00 - 17:00 | UCM Elliott Student Union, Room #240 – Sandra Temple Ballroom, 511 S. Holden Street, Warrensburg, MO, 64093, United States
Prerequisite Course to attend:
ICISF – Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention
The goal of this training is to assist First Responder Peer Teams in building sustainable peer teams while maintaining the health of the team and increasing the overall health of their organization.
Objectives:
Participants will gain knowledge through experienced Peer Instructors and/or Mental Health Professionals in assisting in beginning a peer team or adding value to their current team as they identify and implement six strategies for peer team wellness, including gaining leadership support, increasing financial support for the team, learning steps for selecting appropriate peer team members, increased team resilience, instruction in common peer team needs, optimization of team performance, and utilization of resources.
Missouri POST 16 Hours

Peer Support – Team Building and Beyond, Jefferson City, MO
2025-01-28 08:00 - 2025-01-29 17:00 | Jefferson City Police Department – Training Classroom, 401 Monroe St, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States

Peer Support – Team Building and Beyond, O'Fallon, MO
2025-03-04 08:00 - 2025-03-05 17:00 | St Charles County Police Department Training Room, 101 Sheriff Dierker Court, O'Fallon, MO, 63366, United States
Prerequisite Course to attend:
ICISF – Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention
The goal of this training is to assist First Responder Peer Teams in building sustainable peer teams while maintaining the health of the team and increasing the overall health of their organization.
Objectives:
Participants will gain knowledge through experienced Peer Instructors and/or Mental Health Professionals in assisting in beginning a peer team or adding value to their current team as they identify and implement six strategies for peer team wellness, including gaining leadership support, increasing financial support for the team, learning steps for selecting appropriate peer team members, increased team resilience, instruction in common peer team needs, optimization of team performance, and utilization of resources.

Peer Support – Team Building and Beyond, Waynesville, MO
2025-03-06 08:00 - 2025-03-07 17:00 | Waynesville Rural Fire Protection District Training Center, 25785 Red Oak Road, Waynesville, MO, 65583, United States

Peer Support – Team Building and Beyond, Moberly, MO
2025-05-08 08:00 - 2025-05-09 17:00 | Moberly Area Community College – Steffes Room, 101 College Ave, Moberly, MO, 65270

Peer Support – Team Building and Beyond, Warrensburg, MO
2025-05-17 08:00 - 2025-05-18 17:00 | Warrensburg Police Department, 102B S Holden Street, Warrensburg, MO, 64093, United States

Clinicians for Warriors Conference 2025
2025-08-03 14:30 - 2025-08-06 14:00 | Chickasaw Retreat and Conference Center, 4205 Goddard Youth Camp Road, Sulphur, OK, 73086, United States
The third annual Clinicians for Warriors Conference will be held at the Chickasaw Retreat Center on Aug. 3-6th 2025. The $300 Conference fee will cover the cost of CEU’s meals, and lodging.

8 CEU’s.

Cyndi Doyle is our key note speaker. These are the topics she will be covering:
From Rescue to Resentment: A Clinical Look at Unhealthy Cycles in First Responder Couples
First responder couples often struggle with chronic disconnection, emotional shutdown, codependency, or conflict. These relationships are not immune to developing unhealthy and toxic patterns. Why do first responders stay in toxic relationship cycles, even when they know it’s not working? This workshop helps clinicians identify the true roots of relationship dysfunction by exploring how trauma history, attachment dynamics, job-based emotional conditioning, and neurobiological patterns converge in responder partnerships. Through interactive discussion and structured mapping activities, participants will gain a culturally informed framework for working with LEO and responder couples who appear stuck, chaotic, or emotionally unavailable.
Rewiring the Cycle: From Relational Dysfunction to Alignment in First Responder Relationships
When relationships feel chaotic, unclear, or unsustainable, first responder couples often override their needs in order to keep the peace or fulfill a sense of duty. This workshop helps clinicians support responder couples in recognizing relational patterns, clarifying personal boundaries, and reconnecting with their core values. Through a structured framework, clinicians will learn how to guide clients in discerning what they need, what’s no longer tolerable, and what direction aligns with their well-being, whether that leads to repair or stepping away.
Kara Niccum will be presenting on: Fine Tuning the 8 Phases of EMDR with First Responders

Surviving and Thriving A Career As A First Responder (Durant)
2025-10-08, 2025-10-09 | Durant PD -Training Rm, 3104 Carl Albert Dr, Durnat, OK, 74701
This course discusses the common reactions to workplace stress and trauma to illustrate the pitfalls of the First Responder work environment. We will review the effects of job related trauma and the cumulative toll those stressors can have as well as how to take control of your “off-duty” time.
All first responders, clinicians, chaplains, spouse/significant others are invited to attend.
There will be three sessions to choose from: 0600-0800, 1400-1600, 1800-2000
CLEET CE 2 hr. and 2 hr. MH

Peer Support: Team Building and Beyond (Leadership's Role in Peer Support), Springfield, MO
2026-01-15 08:00 - 10:00 | Springfield Police & Fire Training Center, 2620 W Battlefield Rd., Springfield, MO, 65807
This 2-hour session focuses on understanding leadership’s role in peer support, fostering trust and confidentiality, allocating financial and organizational resources, and creating a culture that values mental wellness and team resilience. This 2-hour block can be attended separately (for leadership only), or as part of the 16-hour PST full course.

Leadership session participants will learn to:

Understand leadership’s role in peer support.
Support confidentiality and team trust.
Provide organizational and financial backing for peer programs.

Peer Support – Team Building and Beyond, Springfield, MO
2026-01-15 08:00 - 2026-01-16 17:00 | Springfield Police & Fire Training Center, 2620 W Battlefield Rd., Springfield, MO, 65807
Prerequisite Course to attend:
ICISF – Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention
The goal of this training is to assist First Responder Peer Teams in building sustainable peer teams while maintaining the health of the team and increasing the overall health of their organization.
Course Summary:
Peer Support: Team Building and Beyond is a 16-hour advanced training designed to strengthen the foundation, structure, and sustainability of peer support programs. Participants will gain knowledge from experienced Peer Instructors and Mental Health Professionals in building new peer teams or enhancing existing ones. The course focuses on leadership engagement, team selection, funding strategies, training practices, and overall peer team wellness. Through interactive discussions and group exercises, participants will develop practical strategies to improve team performance, maintain confidentiality, increase resilience, and ensure long-term success of peer support initiatives.
The course begins with a 2-hour leadership module within the 16 hours, designated to command staff, supervisors, and administrators. This block focuses on understanding leadership’s role in peer support, fostering trust and confidentiality, allocating financial and organizational resources, and creating a culture that values mental wellness and team resilience.
Participants will learn to:

Build and strengthen effective peer support teams.
Create clear goals, policies, and confidentiality standards.
Secure funding and resources for team success.
Select and support qualified peers and clinicians.
Promote wellness and prevent burnout.

Leadership Module

Understand leadership’s role in peer support.
Support confidentiality and team trust.
Provide organizational and financial backing for peer programs.

Missouri POST 16 hours

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Chesterfield, MO
2026-05-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Chesterfield Police Department, 690 Chesterfield Parkway West, Chesterfield, MO, 63017
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 and real-world application, this training introduces practical tools to recognize warning signs and have direct, life-saving conversations. Attendees will learn to apply the CCDR model to respond with confidence and connect others to appropriate care. This isn’t about theory—it’s about equipping those who protect others to also protect themselves and their own.
8 Hours of MO POST

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Columbia, MO
2026-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Boone County Sheriff Dept Annex, 2111 E County Dr, Columbia, MO, 65202

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Springfield, MO
2026-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Greene County Training Facility, 1165 N. Farm Road 115, Springfield, MO, 65802

Understanding Suicide in First Responders (1-day Course) Kansas City, MO
2026-05-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Kansas City Police Department, 6885 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City, Missouri, 64157
