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The Crisis Management Briefing is one of the most versatile interventions we have in our toolkit. Over the years, I have developed and refined a structure for providing this intervention so our team is providing it in a similar fashion. This seminar describes the structure and offers a video sample of the model. It might be helpful to organizing your own approach for this often under utilized tool
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:- Identify 3 reasons to utilize a structured CMB
- Identify the 3 steps in completing a CMB
- Identify 5 keyk teaching points in a CMB
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Dennis Potter, LMSW, FAAETS
CEO
Kantu Consultants
Dennis Potter is a licensed social worker who helped to form one of the first community based Crisis Response Teams in Michigan in 1986 and the Michigan Crisis Response Association. Dennis is the CEO of Kantu Consultants. He is an Approved Instructor for all of the ICISF Core Courses, and is a member of the ICISF Faculty since 2006.
Dennis has been a presenter at the last 14 International Critical Incident Stress Foundation World Congresses. Dennis was awarded the ICISF Excellence in Training and Education Award at the 2011 World Congress. Dennis was given the Grand Rapids Police Department Exceptional Civilian Service Award for his 22 years of working with their Peer-to-Peer program.
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This presentation outlines the findings of a small yet impactful study exploring the experiences of Peer Support Workers in an Irish Fire based EMS organisation. It was noted that there was a gap in the literature pertaining to the voices of those first responders who provide peer support to their colleagues and so a qualitative research approach utilising semi structured interviews was carried out. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was used to examine the results and findings revealed four master themes, namely Giving Back, Old versus New, Personal Transformations and Frustrations. These, along with their twelve superordinate themes, will be presented using direct quotes from participants transcripts. Much of the research on peer support in first responders reports the negative effects of critical incident stress but this study demonstrates that there are positives to be gleaned from this essential work. Reflexivity of the researcher will be described as it is of the utmost importance in this study and the quality of the work will also be addressed. Recommendations will be made on the implications for possible future research in this area.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to- Describe the ‘Shattered Vase’ metaphor.
- List some of the components of post traumatic growth.
- Outline the benefits and challenges of providing peer support in emergency services, from the peer supporter perspective.
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Michelle L. O'Toole, BSc, GDip EMS, MA
Researcher (Former Firefighter/Advanced Paramedic)
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Formerly a Firefighter, Advanced Paramedic and CISM Team member with Dublin Fire Brigade, Republic of Ireland, I was recently appointed to full time researcher role in the Simulation Dept of Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. I'm an Accredited Paramedic Tutor and CISM Instructor with an interest in enhancing mental health and wellbeing in all first responders, particularly following traumatic events. I have completed a MAsters in Psychological Trauma at University of Nottingham (UK) which sparked my interest in Post Traumatic growth following adverse events. My presentation will be based on peer supporters perspectives of providing support in an Irish context.
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The peer lead, clinically supported approach used by the CISM model is a key ingredient in breaking barriers and in fostering the trust required for the delivery of effective support and services. This installment of Learning With Leaders will discuss strategies for protection and sustainment of those relationships in the wake of legislative and legal mandates. It will specifically highlight: 1. Two pieces of case law about which every CISM provider and practitioner should be aware. 2. The advent of recent legislative trends and mandates which could impact CISM services. 3. Strategies to help navigate current conditions.
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Marc Junkerman
Faculty
ICISF, Inc.
Marc “Junk” Junkerman is a retired law enforcement commander from Maryland, independent
consultant, and proud ICISF faculty member. He spent 33-years in uniform serving first as a
soldier then finishing his career protecting the citizens of Maryland. This included postings as a
CISM/Peer Support coordinator, trainer and advocate for over 15 years.
Marc has continued working within this arena and now focuses on improving organizational
wellness using CISM as the blueprint. He is a strong advocate for the implementation of
adaptable and practical public safety wellness approaches which place a heavy emphasis on
proactive, pre-event “inoculation”. Marc has channeled his efforts and his post-graduate work
into creating his own original packages for the ICISF which are designed to foster sustainable
resiliency cultures. This has resulted in the fielding of his 360 Degrees of CISM: A forward
focused approach to building a resiliency culture and his S.O.A.Ring with CISM: A
Strategic Planning Primer courses in addition to multiple “Leaning with Leaders” offerings.
Marc is married to a retired law enforcement officer, has a son in active police service, two
daughters in the nursing field, and a brother-in-law serving as a Corrections professional. It is
this skin in the game which continues to fuel his passion to support those who selflessly serve
our communities.
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Join Dr George Everly as he presents: Introduction to Peer Paracounseling: Perhaps the first major breakthrough in Peer Support in 50 years. A prelude to ICISF’s newest course Crisis Informed Peer Para-Counseling Intervention Enhancement to the CISM Continuum.
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George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM
Co-Founder
ICISF, Inc.
George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM is an award-winning author, researcher, and pioneer in the field of psychological trauma and disaster mental health. He has held appointments at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and Harvard University. He has also served as Chief Psychologist and director of Behavioral Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Homewood Hospital. He has authored numerous professional papers and 20 books including the ground-breaking books Controlling Stress and Tension, Occupational Health Promotion, The Johns Hopkins Guide to Psychological First Aid, and A Clinical Guide to the Treatment of the Human Stress Response. He is co-founder of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) and author of one of the most viewed online courses of all time Psychological First Aid (Coursera).
Biographical records:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_S._Everly_Jr.
http://hopkinshumanitarianhealth.org/people/george-s-everly-jr/
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