International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. To learn more, visit our website at www.icisf.org.
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ICISF provides support and information about disaster behavioral health to the emergency response professions, other organizations, and communities throughout the world. (ICISF) is a not for profit, 501(c)3 organization and our mission is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health service

s to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) is a method of helping first responders and others who have been involved in critical incidents that leave them emotionally and/or physically affected by those incidents. CISM is a process that enables peers to help their peers understand problems that might occur after a crises. This process also helps individuals prepare to continue to perform their services or in some cases return to a normal lifestyle. ICISF provides CISM education, training and resources for individuals interested in becoming part of a crisis management team, or for an organization/profession that is dedicated to helping individuals or groups recover from a crises.

In crisis response, timing and strategy are just as critical as action.🧭The most effective interventions are implemented...
06/03/2026

In crisis response, timing and strategy are just as critical as action.🧭

The most effective interventions are implemented with the right framework and purpose behind them.

Strategic Planning: Crisis Intervention and Disaster Mental Health Applications offers effective practical guidance for organizing psychological and disaster mental health responses.

A valuable field guide for crisis intervention and disaster response professionals - get yours today at cismbookstore.com

🧠 Advance Your Crisis Response Skills—On Your ScheduleICISF’s self‑paced online training programs make it possible to bu...
06/02/2026

🧠 Advance Your Crisis Response Skills—On Your Schedule

ICISF’s self‑paced online training programs make it possible to build essential crisis intervention and peer support skills—anytime, anywhere. Designed for busy professionals, these fully asynchronous courses deliver the same high‑quality ICISF content you trust, with the flexibility your schedule demands.

âś… Learn at your own pace
✅ Interactive, media‑rich coursework
âś… Ideal for responders, peer supporters & helping professionals
✅ Grounded in ICISF’s evidence‑informed CISM principles

Whether you’re strengthening a CISM team, expanding your peer support skills, or just getting started, ICISF online courses help you stay mission‑ready—without travel or time away from work.

👉 Explore ICISF’s self‑paced online training programs: https://icisf.org/self-paced-online/

One critical incident. Multiple emotional reactions.🔄 Group crisis intervention helps create space for communication, co...
06/01/2026

One critical incident. Multiple emotional reactions.🔄

Group crisis intervention helps create space for communication, connection, and collective recovery after high-impact events.

Join our upcoming virtual trainings to strengthen emotional processing strategies and group intervention skills amongst your team:ďż˝

👉Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (6/17–6/19)
👉(Adv.) Group Crisis Intervention (6/24–6/25)
👉Group Crisis Refreshers: Skills Enhancement & Practice (7/13)

Learn more + register now: icisf.org/virtual-training/

⏰ Registration Opening Soon—And the Agenda Is Packed!ICISF eConnect is scheduled for September 23–24, 2026, and we are e...
05/31/2026

⏰ Registration Opening Soon—And the Agenda Is Packed!

ICISF eConnect is scheduled for September 23–24, 2026, and we are expected to open registration in early June 2026.

Here’s a sneak peek at what attendees can look forward to:
🔥 Sessions like“The Importance of Clinical Directors within a CISM Team” with Victor Welzant and “The Successful Team” with Patricia Tritt
🎙️ Feature presentation: “How 9/11 Changed Us: A Conversation on CISM’s Evolution Over 25 Years” with Cherie Castellano, Dr. George Everly, and Peter Volkmann, MSW
🎓 Optional integrated refresher scenarios led by Dennis Potter and Victor Welzant AND More!

If you’re building team capability and responder resilience, this is the elite event to put on your calendar now. https://cvent.me/Ba3eZV

We teach children math, reading, and science… but are we teaching them how to handle stress, rejection, failure, and pre...
05/30/2026

We teach children math, reading, and science… but are we teaching them how to handle stress, rejection, failure, and pressure?🧠

Resilience may be one of the most important life skills a child can develop, yet it is often overlooked.

The Resilient Child offers practical guidance for helping children and teenagers build confidence, emotional strength, social intelligence, and the ability to navigate adversity in healthy ways.

A meaningful resource for parents, educators, caregivers, and anyone invested in helping children thrive - get your copy today: cismbookstore.com

🎯 What to Expect at ICISF eConnect (It’s Not Passive—It’s Interactive)Your experience is hosted in the ICISF eConnect At...
05/29/2026

🎯 What to Expect at ICISF eConnect (It’s Not Passive—It’s Interactive)

Your experience is hosted in the ICISF eConnect Attendee Hub—a central space for learning, connection, and collaboration throughout the conference.

Inside the Attendee Hub, you can:
âś… Join live sessions focused on resilience, team sustainability, mutual aid, and evolving CISM challenges
âś… Access session pages with descriptions, speaker info/bios, and resources
âś… Participate using integrated live Q&A, polls, and session chat
âś… Watch post-event on-demand recordings

Plus, the secure login process protects privacy while keeping everything intuitive and easy to navigate.

đź«‚ Learn More on What to Expect: https://cvent.me/Ba3eZV

Constantly pushing through stress without recovery is not resilience ⚠️First responders are trained to respond to crisis...
05/29/2026

Constantly pushing through stress without recovery is not resilience ⚠️

First responders are trained to respond to crisis, but not always taught how to sustainably care for themselves throughout the process.

Long-term effectiveness requires self-awareness, support systems and practical resilience skills.

Our upcoming trainings are designed to support burnout prevention:
👉Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (6/17–6/19)
👉Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (6/29–7/1)

Learn more + register now: icisf.org/virtual-training/

Are your words steadying the situation or adding to the distress?��Empathy, clarity, and active listening are learned sk...
05/28/2026

Are your words steadying the situation or adding to the distress?��

Empathy, clarity, and active listening are learned skills that shape how people feel supported, understood, and responded to in difficult moments.ďż˝

Strengthen these skills in our upcoming virtual trainings:
👉Crisis Informed Peer Paracounseling (6/10–6/11)
👉Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention (6/17–6/19)
👉(Adv.) Group Crisis Intervention (6/24–6/25)
👉Group Crisis Refreshers: Skills Enhancement & Practice (7/13)

Learn more + register now: icisf.org/virtual-training/

A title does not make someone a leader…Pressure does.�And people pay close attention to how leaders communicate, respond...
05/27/2026

A title does not make someone a leader…
Pressure does.ďż˝

And people pay close attention to how leaders communicate, respond, and carry others through adversity.

The Secrets of Resilient Leadership: When Failure is Not an Option explores what it truly means to lead with resilience when the stakes are high.

Consider this your next leadership read, get yours today at ICISF.ORG

💡 Elite Training + Built-In Tools to Help You Get ApprovedPlanning to attend ICISF eConnect? We’ve built pricing options...
05/26/2026

đź’ˇ Elite Training + Built-In Tools to Help You Get Approved

Planning to attend ICISF eConnect? We’ve built pricing options that support both individuals and teams—plus resources to help you secure organizational support.

Virtual Conference Pricing:
• $150 Non-members
• $125 Members & Affiliated/Registered Team Members
• $99 Accredited Team Members

🎓 Optional Add-On: 4-hour CISM Refresher (scenario-based skills enhancement) designed for experienced practitioners refreshing group-based intervention skills.

📄 Justification Toolkit Included—built to help you clearly articulate value for approval by aligning attendance with:
• Operational readiness & response effectiveness
• Workforce resilience & wellness
• Cost-conscious professional development

đź’˛ View Pricing & Details: https://cvent.me/Ba3eZV

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