Strengthening Support

Comprehensive Peer Support Training for First Responder Agencies

Elevate your skills with our immersive, in-person courses designed to empower professionals in critical roles. Each course provides comprehensive training tailored to meet the unique needs of individuals and teams, ensuring you gain valuable strategies, tools, and hands-on experience to excel in your field.

We offer one, two, three and five day training programs covering a variety of peer support and wellness topics.

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Upcoming Dates

January 27th - 31st, 2025 - Dinuba, California - 5 Day Training with Rich Creamer and Raul Rivas
- ICISF Assisting Individuals in Crisis (2 days)
- ICISF Group Crisis Intervention (2 days)
- Lighthouse Resiliency for First Responders (1 day)
- Early Bird Registration Until January 1, 2025 - $550 for Lighthouse Agency Members. $750 for Regular Registration - Includes 5 days of in person training.
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ICISF Assisting Individuals in Crisis

Crisis intervention is "emotional first aid," distinct from psychotherapy, addressing urgent mental health needs with specialized training. This course provides foundational knowledge and protocols for individual crisis intervention, ideal for professionals in Peer Support, Public Safety, Military, Healthcare, and related fields. Highlights include crisis communication, stress management, resiliency, the SAFER-Revised model, and suicide intervention, equipping participants to manage psychological emergencies effectively.

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ICISF Group Crisis Intervention

The Group Crisis Intervention course provides a comprehensive overview of crisis intervention services within the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) framework. Participants will learn tools for group interventions, including demobilizations, defusings, and Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), while emphasizing follow-up services and referrals. Designed for professionals in fields like Emergency Services, Mental Health, and Disaster Response, the course covers research findings, strategic planning, and techniques to reduce risks and adverse outcomes.

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Lighthouse Resiliency for Peer Supporters

Lighthouse Health and Wellness' Resiliency for Peer Supporters course empowers first responders in peer support roles with tools to build personal and team resilience. The course focuses on managing stress, fostering adaptability, and enhancing emotional well-being. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to strengthen their capacity to support others effectively while maintaining their own mental health. Designed specifically for first responders, this training emphasizes practical skills for real-world challenges.

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About Lighthouse for Public Safety

Lighthouse Public Safety is dedicated to empowering public safety agencies nationwide with the premier resources, technology, training, and communication tools necessary for their first responders to thrive both on and off the job. We achieve this by offering comprehensive program creation resources, educational materials, and innovative technology solutions. Our core belief is that healthier first responders lead to healthier communities.

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