Certified Peer Support Teammate Course

The Certified Peer Support Teammate training equips you with essential skills for mental health, crisis intervention, and trauma management. It covers anxiety, stress, burnout, and depression, and emphasizes self-care and accountability. You'll learn effective debriefing, professional networking, and the roles within a peer support team. The course also teaches setting boundaries and strategies for unclear situations. By the end, you'll be prepared to make a positive impact as a peer support professional.

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What You Will Learn

  • The Role and Purpose of a Peer Support Team
  • Mental Health Foundations
  • Identify and Address Anxiety, Stress, and Burnout
  • Comprehend Depression and It's Impact
  • Recognize and Respond to Trauma
  • Treatment Options and Methods
  • Self-Care Techniques
  • How To Utilize Resources and Connections
  • How To Manage Crisis and Suicide Situations
  • Resiliency and Healing
  • Coping Strategies
  • Personal Mental and Emotional Preparation
  • Transference and Triggers
  • Acknowledging and Setting Boundaries
  • Problem-Solving Ambiguous Situations
  • Applying Care, Compassion, Connection, and Confidentiality
  • Effective Debriefing
  • Anticipating Potential Responses and Needs
  • Active Listening Skills
  • Support Networks
  • Navigating Peer Support Across Career Stages
  • Applying Knowledge in Practical Scenarios
  • And Much More!
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Enroll in Our Self Paced Peer Support Teammate Course

The Certified Peer Support Teammate Course was created by first responders, for first responders. Understanding the unique challenges and stresses faced by those in public safety, our course is meticulously designed to equip peer support professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to provide critical support. Our mission is to foster resilience and well-being among first responders, leveraging our firsthand experience to address mental health, crisis intervention, and trauma management effectively. Join us to become part of a community dedicated to supporting those who serve and protect.

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Class Details

- 24 Hours of Self Paced, Online Instruction

- Format is Videos, Quizzes, Small Reading Assignments, Practicum Questions and a Final Assessment

- 90 Day Time Frame to Complete Coursework

- You Will Receive a Certificate of Completion Following Successful Completion of the Final Assessment

Are You A Peer Support Team Leader?

We offer an extended course to specifically address the unique needs and skillset of Peer Support/CISM Team Leaders.  

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Contributors and Advisors

Rich Creamer

Norfolk Police Department (ret.)

Raul Rivas

State of Florida Law Enforcement (ret.)

Andrew Domzalski

Front Line Rescue

Ken Hardesty

Davis Police Department

Tim Harris

Washington County Sheriff's Office

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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