Pastoral Crisis Intervention II

The Pastoral Crisis Intervention II course builds on the foundations of ICISF's Pastoral Crisis Intervention class. More specific advanced concepts and specific field applications where pastoral crisis intervention is applied will be covered. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: Describe the stages of spiritual development; Understand Theodicy; Discuss the principals of spiritual first-aid; and Recognize and understand the impaired pastoral crisis interventionist. Successful completion of the Train the Trainer program will allow you to teach this curriculum to others. Continuing eduation will be required to maintain your instructor status.

Prerequisites for Participation in Train the Trainer Program:

• Completion of the following ICISF courses: Group Crisis Intervention, Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support and Pastoral Crisis Intervention as taught by ICISF or by an approved ICISF instructor. Preferred: Completion of above plus Advanced Group Crisis Intervention. (Copies of certificates of completion are required to accompany the application.)
• ICISF Approved Instructor for Pastoral Crisis Intervention.
• Documentation of Ordination or Licensure by your denomination.
• A letter of recommendation from a local, state or regional CISM team or agency / institution dated within three months of application due date.*
• A letter of endorsement from a local, state or regional CISM coordinator or clinical director dated within three months of application due date.*

* At least one of the letters of recommendation must attest to the instructor candidate's teaching ability. If neither of the aforementioned letters can do so, a third letter must be submitted.

• Active membership on a crisis intervention team.
• Current ICISF membership.
• A copy of a current CV or resume.
• Official course application form.
• A brief statement outlining:
  1. Your crisis intervention/CISM experience.
  2. Your instructional experience.
  3. Reasons for applying for ICISF Approved Instructor Training.
Last updated: March 2008