Education - Trainings
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Basic Peer Support Training This three-day AB 11117 compliant course will provide students with an understanding of basic peer support skills, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), information about starting and maintaining peer support programs and other relevant information regarding treatment and support for traumatic stress. Class is intended for adult participants. UPCOMING TRAININGS: Click on the dates below to download flyers with class and registration information. May 28-30, 2025 San Francisco, CA Hosted by San Francisco PD *FULL* September 24-26, 2025 San Francisco, CA Hosted by San Francisco PD December 1-3, 2025 San Francisco, CA Hosted by San Francisco PD March 4-6, 2026 San Francisco, CA Hosted by San Francisco PD For more information or to host a training contact FRSN at [email protected] or 415-721-9789. |
You Are Not Alone by Daniel Sundahl
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Advanced Peer Support Training
This course is certified through The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in California as an Advanced Peer Counseling Class. The course provides 40 hours of experiential learning and direct application over a 6 day period (Sunday to Friday) for those who have already received basic peer support training. The training takes place at the First Responder Support Network’s West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat (WCPR), a residential wellness program for emergency responders based on the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation’s (ICISF) Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) model. Students will expand their peer support skills through the modes of instruction, observation, and providing direct peer support to clients attending the program. The advanced skills gained will serve the further development and implementation of peer support programs in home agencies.
There is no fee to attend the course. The only cost to an agency is the attendee’s time and personal transportation.
Prerequisites:
FRSN reserves the right to not accept any individual deemed inappropriate for the course. Client needs come first. All participants are expected to sign a volunteer agreement, acknowledging that they will follow all applicable FRSN policies, including the cornerstone of confidentiality.
For more information contact FRSN at [email protected] or 415-721-9789.
This course is certified through The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in California as an Advanced Peer Counseling Class. The course provides 40 hours of experiential learning and direct application over a 6 day period (Sunday to Friday) for those who have already received basic peer support training. The training takes place at the First Responder Support Network’s West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat (WCPR), a residential wellness program for emergency responders based on the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation’s (ICISF) Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) model. Students will expand their peer support skills through the modes of instruction, observation, and providing direct peer support to clients attending the program. The advanced skills gained will serve the further development and implementation of peer support programs in home agencies.
There is no fee to attend the course. The only cost to an agency is the attendee’s time and personal transportation.
Prerequisites:
- Basic Peer Support Training
- At least two years experience as a peer counselor
- A letter of recommendation from a supervisor
- Interview with the Peer Director and any additional person the Peer Director deems appropriate
FRSN reserves the right to not accept any individual deemed inappropriate for the course. Client needs come first. All participants are expected to sign a volunteer agreement, acknowledging that they will follow all applicable FRSN policies, including the cornerstone of confidentiality.
For more information contact FRSN at [email protected] or 415-721-9789.