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Peer Support & Critical Incident Debrief 40 Hour basic training
Peer Support is a means for a department to show support to their employees, offering them opportunities to care for themselves and their families. Peer Support helps those, who without it, might turn to substances, illegal activity, poor performance, seeking a different career, mental health issues and even suicide.
Peer Support is an informal, private opportunity, for someone to speak to a peer, to assist with any issues the First Responder may be having difficulty. It helps clarify concerns and explore available resources. Peer Support is preventative maintenance.
This training will equip First Responders, Chaplains and Mental Health Professionals with listening skills to recognize, help to prevent and understand the effects of stress and refer to outside resources, if needed. Throughout the training, participants will be expected to participate in peer support exercises which elicit personal information and feelings. Following this training, the Peer will be able to provide services at their agency as well as assist and lead groups following critical incidents.
July 21-25, 2025WSU Tech at WSU South Campus 3821 E. Harry Wichita, KS 67218 COST$25 Breakfast, Lunch, and snacks is Included with Registration Registration deadline is July 15 or until full. Online payments are due with your registration to confirm your spot. Travel Stipend: There are travel stipends available for up to 15 people attending for reimbursement for 4 nights of lodging for long-distance travel, a daily meal per diem of $33/day for all 5 days, and possible mileage. Stipends will be determined based on need, distance from the event, and first come, first serve basis. The training is limited to 30 people, once the training is full, registration will be closed. Should we have any cancellations we will send a notice out for those who were not able to get signed up. If you need to cancel your registration, please submit your cancellation in writing to Kari Presley by June 30th. Refunds will not be given. Time 0800-1700 Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks Provided Limited to 30 “This project is supported by a grant awarded to WSU Tech through the Kansas Fights Addiction Act, with funding administered by the Kansas Fights Addiction Grant Review Board and the Sunflower Foundation.” ONLINE REGISTRATION
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