In this Quick Tips episode, join us as we look at the role that spirituality and religion place in coping with stress and trauma with guest speaker, Rev. Rob Dewey. To learn more about this topic, we invite you to participate in our NEW Pastoral Crisis Intervention: Psychological and Faith-Based Crisis Intervention course. You can learn more about upcoming dates on our Virtual Training page. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-icisf/support

Listen to this recent Quick Tips episode where host, Andrea Everly, speaks with ICISF Co-Founder Dr. George Everly on the topic of Peer Paracounseling. Additional Resources Learn more about Peer Paracounseling by taking our Virtual Training course, Crisis Informed Peer Para-Counseling: Intervention Enhancement to the CISM Continuum.  Visit ICISF.Org to take this and many other crisis intervention courses today. --- Support this podcast:...

Listen to this Quick Tips episode, where host Andrea Everly speaks with ICISF Co-Founder Dr. George Everly on the psychology of regret, where it comes from and what you can do about it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-icisf/support

Listen to this Quick Tips Series where host, Andrea Everly, speaks with guest speaker Tina Brookes about emergency health care and psychological crisis intervention. Additional Resources We offer a variety of ICISF Courses and Resources in our Crisis Resource Library, such as videos and handouts, that assist those dealing with crises or individuals looking to help others in crisis.  To learn more, visit our website at ICISF.Org. --- Support this podcast:...

In this quick tips episode, guest speaker Dr. Victor Welzant provides information on effective suicide intervention. Victor Welzant, PsyD, is the Director of Education and Training and past member of the Board of Directors of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, based in Ellicott City, MD. Victor previously served as Director of Acute Trauma Services for the Sheppard Pratt Health System and as a consultant to the State of Maryland, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene...

In this quick tips episode, learn about reactions of distress and the “second storm” with host Andi Everly and guest speaker ICISF Faculty Peter Volkmann.   To view a calm down-relaxation exercise and other stress related resources, visit https://icisf.org/resources/. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-icisf/support

In this quick tips episode, learn how to avoid making bad decisions with host Andi Everly and guest speaker George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-icisf/support

In this quick tips episode, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM joins us to discuss common misunderstandings and mistakes surrounding the field of psychological crisis intervention and critical incident stress management. To get your critical incident stress management training, consider taking courses from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.  We offer core, advanced, and specialty/profession specific courses for anyone interested in learning more about crisis...

In this quick tips episode, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM joins us to discuss the international standard for assisting people in acute distress and explains psychological first aid.  You can view, download and purchase a variety of our resources at icisf.org/resources. Suggested ICISF Courses for Further Learning:  Spiritual and Psychological First Aid  The Secrets of Psychological Body Armor ™ – Holistic Wellness for Emergency Services and Healthcare Professions Further Reading...

In this CISM Live Series, listen as Dr. George Everly discusses Wellness & Psychological Body Armor™ During The Pandemic. (Previously Recorded February 17, 2021) To learn more about the Online Course & ICISF App Resource discussed in this series episode, visit our website https://icisf.org/self-paced-online/ and the ICISF App on your mobile device at https://app.icisf.org/. Additional Resources: Psychology Today Articles (Written by Dr. George Everly):...

In this quick tips episode, we hear from George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM, who reminds us how to better prepare ourselves in the face of adversity and stay psychologically healthy. To learn more about this topic, consider the Resilience Training: Psychological Survival Skills for Before, During and After Crises course by the ICISF, Inc. You can also view, download and purchase a variety of our resources at icisf.org/resources. --- Support this podcast:...

ICISF Faculty member Marc Junkerman guides us with a daily mantra in the first installment of "Junk's Yard". (Previously Recorded on June 19, 2020) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-icisf/support

In this quick tips episode, we hear from Peter Volkmann, MSW, who provides 6 dimensions of hope throughout recovery after a critical incident. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-icisf/support

Watch/Listen to this discussion as we speak with guest speaker & ICISF Co-Founder Dr. George Everly about Resilient Leadership. (Previously Recorded August 4, 2021) To learn more about Resilient Leadership, you can register for our virtual training & online course by Dr. George Everly, Resilient Leadership for Emergency Services & Healthcare Professions. This course is offered as an Asynchronous online course, meaning there is no instructor. This science-based online course is...

The ICISF CEO, Richard Barton, discusses leadership during the pandemic in this episode of ICISF Perspectives. (Previously Recorded June 2, 2020) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-icisf/support

In this quick tips episode, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM joins us to discuss why effective crisis leadership is so important for emergency services personnel in the field. Dr. George Everly book mentioned in episode: Leading Beyond Crisis:The Five Pillars of Transformative Resilient Leadership To learn more about effective crisis leadership, consider taking some of these ICISF courses: Strategic Response to Crisis, Resilient Leadership for Emergency Services and Healthcare...

Listen to this podcast episode, where we speak with Rev. Rob Dewey on Giving Thanks & Gratitude. (Previously Recorded November 17, 2021) Download the free “Giving Thanks & Gratitude” resource on our website. Looking for Giving Thanks & Gratitude Resources? On the ICISF Resources page, we have past CISM News articles on this topic. To learn more and read the articles, visit https://icisf.org/resources/. We have a new article about Giving Thanks & Gratitude coming out this...

Listen as Dr. George Everly explains the difference between Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Psychological First Aid (PFA). (Previously Recorded July 14, 2020) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-icisf/support

ICISF Co-Founder, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM, provides the ten (10) most common misconceptions surrounding psychological crisis intervention and disaster mental health. Link to book referenced in podcast episode: “A Clinical Guide to the Treatment of the Human Stress Response” https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4614-5538-7 Other Resources: “Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) & Psychological Crisis Intervention” By. George S. Everly, Jr., PhD,...

ICISF Co-Founder, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM, explains how Psychological Body Armor can help emergency service workers. (Previously Recorded August 5, 2020) The ICISF offers a course, The Secrets of Psychological Body Armor ™ – Holistic Wellness for Emergency Services and Healthcare Professions, which is designed to aid you in building a personal culture of resilience and holistic health. We also offer a wealth of resources regarding wellness and resiliency and video resources...

Listen to this episode where we share quick tips on the types of Champions of Adversity and Resilience from George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM. (ICISF Co-Founder). To learn more about the ICISF, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), and our upcoming training, visit www.icisf.org. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-icisf/support

Listen as Dr. Stephanie Conn shares how to cope with stressors and traumas for first responders and peer support teams. (Previously Recorded March 24, 2021) If you would like to increase your resilience to assist your peers and community, the ICISF offers several courses in resiliency.  Learn more by visiting our Course Description page today!   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-icisf/support

Listen as we talk to guest speakers, Peter R. Teahen, CT, D.N.C.C.M. & Rima Afifi, Ph.D. about Fatalities Management Workers and COVID-19: Stress, Coping and Wellbeing in this special WC CISM Live Series. (Previously Recorded May 19, 2021) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-icisf/support

ICISF Co-Founder, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM, illustrates how Psychological Body Armor can help emergency service workers. (Previously Recorded August 5, 2020) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-icisf/support