This interactive workshop is designed to examine the origins and development of crisis theory and emergency management systems, the changing context and appearance of disaster in the 21st Century and present research in the areas of trauma and resilience. Participants of this workshop will expand their understanding of what comprises preparedness, response, and recovery in domestic and international disaster and the wider implications of psychological trauma and behavioral health interventions.
This workshop is designed for Emergency Service personnel including managers and planners, mental health professionals, peer counselors, and CISM teams.
Workshop Highlights
Development of Crisis Theory
Types and stages of Disaster
Psychosocial impact of disaster
Impact of disaster on community infrastructure
Emergency Management in the United States
Roles and Responsibilities of government and non-government agencies
Understanding stress, trauma, and resilience
Behavioral health interventions
Prevention of iatrogenic damage
Emerging technological, biological and environmental threats
Completion of "Changing Perspectives of Disaster - An Interactive Journey" and receipt of a certificate indicating full attendance (14 Contact Hours) qualifies as a workshop in ICISF's Certificate of Specialized Training Program.
Continuing Education Information
Two-Day Workshop: 8:30a.m. - 5:00 p.m.,
14 Contact Hours; 14 CE Credits for Psychologists; 14 PDHs for EAPs; 14 CE Hours for Calif. MFTs & LCSWs; 14 Contact Hours for National Certified Addiction Counselors; OR 1.4 General CEUs from UMBC
Continuing education information listed is only applicable when attending an ICISF Regional Conference.
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