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ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS in CRISIS / Peer Support (Sand Springs)

June 2, 2026

ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS in CRISIS is PHASE 1 of the process to become a trained “Peer Support Responder”. This course is the foundation which prepares the student to provide Peer Support and CISM interventions (if needed) during Individual or “1 on 1” interactions with other First Responders. The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals post-incident,…

Counseling Ethics with Johnie Fredman

June 9, 2026

3 CEU’s Dr. Johnie Fredman is a former law enforcement officer and the owner of Focus Mental Health Services. He also serves as a respected member of the Oklahoma Board of Behavioral Health. In addition, Johnie is a professor at East Central University, where he shares his extensive knowledge and experience with future professionals. His…

ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS in CRISIS / Peer Support (Ada)

May 21, 2026

ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS in CRISIS is PHASE 1 of the process to become a trained “Peer Support Responder”. This course is the foundation which prepares the student to provide Peer Support and CISM interventions (if needed) during Individual or “1 on 1” interactions with other First Responders. The need for appropriate follow-up services and referrals post-incident,…

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

April 7, 2026

*MO First Responders Only* 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…