Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention

This program will provide participants with the necessary content and instructional methodologies to conduct an ICISF sponsored training in suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. Participants will learn applications of the CISM model of crisis intervention and methods of experiential instruction. The program will be of interest to multidisciplinary professionals with an interest and experience in training. Successful completion of the Train the Trainer program will allow you to teach this curriculum to others. Continuing education 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 & Peer Support, Advanced Group Crisis Intervention, and Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention courses as taught by ICISF or by an approved ICISF instructor. (Copies of certificates of completion are required to accompany the application.)
• An ICISF Approved Instructor in two (2) of the following programs: Group Crisis Intervention, Individual Crisis Intervention & Peer Support, and Advanced Group Crisis Intervention.
• Instructor in good standing with ICISF.
• A masters degree or higher in a Mental Health or Faith Based discipline.
• Minimum of three years critical incident / suicide intervention experience.
• 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