International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
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Welcome to our October blog,
Courage in the Dark: Bravery Within Community
Courage isn’t always loud; it’s often found in the quiet moments after the call, in the support of a teammate, or in the decision to speak up when it’s hardest. This month, we honor the bravery that happens beyond the spotlight: the strength to lean on each other, to listen, and to heal together. In the darkest moments, it’s the community that lights the way.
By: From The Office of ICISF, Inc.
When the sirens fade and the chaos settles, it’s the quiet moments between peers that can mean the most. This article offers a powerful look at how true bravery often means reaching out, speaking up, and standing together after the most difficult decisions.
By: Barb Ertl, LPC, CCISM
In her debut book, Barb Ertl delivers a humorous and refreshingly candid look at her experiences teaching Critical Incident Stress Management. Packed with insightful anecdotes and grounded in over 30 years of crisis response expertise, Barb offers practical advice with heart, humor, and a seasoned perspective. This compelling read will both entertain and educate anyone working in trauma care and support.
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it’s the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.”
— Mary Anne Radmacher
October 20 – 22:
Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention
October 27:
School Crisis Response: A New Standard of Care
October 28 – 29:
Advanced Group Crisis Intervention
November 3 – 4:
Advanced Assisting Individuals in Crisis
Spiritual and Psychological First Aid
November 5:
De-escalation Skills for the Front Line: A Practical Approach
Building Skills for Crisis Intervention Teams
Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention
December 10 – 11:
Crisis Informed Peer Paracounseling: Intervention Enhancement to the CISM Continuum
“Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision.”
— Winston Churchill
Our subject matter leaders have done the work, understand the challenges, and are ready to share their expertise. These 60-minute presentations focus on delivering personal, in-depth knowledge and innovative ideas, all motivated by the ICISF mission and core values. The leaders and their presentations are dynamic, offering fresh perspectives and an inspiring vision that drives action and fosters your growth.
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PTSD 911: EP100 – Part 1: Courage and Recovery with Desireé Palmer
Lighthouse Health & Wellness: Microbreaks: Small Pauses for Big Impact on Shift
First H.E.L.P.: EP 63: Are you Stepping Over Your Bar?
The Counseling Team International: Tactical Stress Tools
1st Responder Conferences: Upcoming 2025 Conferences
Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S:): Warming up to C.O.P.S. with Keira Knox
ICPC’s Community Events: Training Events
MCRA Conference: Upcoming CISM trainings
The ICISF has developed a customized strategic partnerships program for organizations that align with our mission where we cross promote and provide information dissemination and cultivated like-minded organizations that offer a supported atmosphere to the mission of ICISF. Learn more about our current strategic partnerships & like-minded organization programs by contacting Michele Parks.
