Basic Peer Support Training (FULL)

The Inn at Snowshoe (Conference Room) 503 Cass Road Slaty Fork, WV, 26291 United States (map)

Training Description

Basic Peer Support training helps departments develop or improve upon an existing

Peer Support Team. This educational training helps First Responders support their

colleagues who have experienced adverse effects of trauma or critical incidents as well

as general life stressors. Peer Support Training is 24 hours of training over a three (3)

day period. Training topics include:

● Introduction to Peer Support

● Peer Support Team Models

● Ethical standards behind Peer Support

● Mental Health stigma, myths, and facts

● Understanding trauma– Acute Stress Disorder to PTSD

● Developing your Peer Support Identity and Team

● Listening skills and attunement

● Crisis Intervention and Post-Incident Recovery

● Special Topics– suicide, substance use, and grief

● Role play scenarios

● Rest and recovery strategies

● Local and national resources

COST: FREE

LODGING: Anyone needing lodging is asked to CALL: 877-441-4386

GIVE THEM THIS CODE: 5212ON

The room rate is $62.10/Night

Any questions regarding the training or lodging, please call Chief Ranger S. Morris at (304) 661-8608.

CIT Certification Training for First Responders and Mobile Crisis Responders