Certified Crisis Intervention Specialist-II: EDGE Training JUNE 15-16, 2023
Regular price $799.00THIS CCIS-II: EDGE APPROACH TRAINING IS A 2-DAY LIVE EVENT WHICH PROVIDES THE ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR THE CRISIS INTERVENTION SPECIALIST LEVELS I & II CERTIFICATION THROUGH THE NATIONAL ANGER MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (NAMA). www.namass.org
Growth Central Training offers this 2-day training using the Crisis Intervention Workbook and Curriculum: The EDGE Approach to De-escalation (ISBN: 978-1-893505-81-0). Completion of the EDGE Approach to De-escalation training allows each learner to apply to NAMA for th CCIS-II credential. CCIS-II is meant for professionals who have experience working in the field of crisis intervention and management, behavioral health, schools, jails, hospitals, security, peer support, management, foster care, child and family services, hospitality, etc. A CCIS-II will develop advanced competencies in relationship building under pressure of time along with advanced verbal de-escalation skills. This level requires a full day of scenario intensives. A BS or two years profession work in the field required. Peer support welcome. 12 hours coursework.
More about the CCIS credential from NAMA here
Please note that tuition does not cover the application/ certification fee to NAMA of $150. Certification is not a requirement to attend the training.
The training event has limited seating so it is important to register soon.
What is The EDGE Approach to De-escalation curriculum?
- Psychoeducational approach to de-escalation
- Professional Training offering verbal de-escalation skills
- Academic curriculum as well as and experiential exercises meant to enhance the learning experience
- Learning materials broken in to three easy to remember parts: self-regulation, dysregulation, and co-regulation
- Innovative topics of psychology like Interpersonal Neurobiology, Attachment Psychology, PolyVagal Theory and more applied to the field of CI for the first time
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Meaningful content in self-awareness, anger management, resiliency and readiness for work
- Evidence-based, best practices in de-escalation
- Learn de-escalation techniques for use in crisis and any aggressive situation you may encounter
- Deconstructing the neuro-mechanics of crisis to create meaningful opportunities with the goal of reducing future risk
INSTRUCTORS
Laura Beth Moss, CCIS V, CAMS V, is a nationally sought author, teacher, Supervisor and Diplomat for the National Anger Management Association (NAMA). She is the Founder of Growth Central Training and the Co-Director of Growth Central, teaching and training therapists, social workers, and counselors to work with court-mandated anger management clients. Laura is also a Certified Integrative Life Coach through the International Association of Counselors and Therapists. She specializes in self-care, wellness and helping others to navigate their personal narratives to integrate and explore complex, emotional states. More recently, she developed and co-authored the Crisis Intervention Workbook and Curriculum: The EDGE Approach to De-escalation and The Certified Parent Training Curriculum. Laura has been featured as an expert on the Dr. Drew Show, in the NY Post, Kiwanus Magazine, Stylecaster, NBC, and has presented work at The National Press Club in Washington, DC, CIT International, NW Region CIT Conference, and several NAMA Conferences.
Michael Nolan, CCIS-III, CAMS II, is a Forensic Addiction Counselor and street medic specializing in co-occurring substance use and mental health issues among the chronically homeless and incarcerated. He brings more than two decades of experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation in major metropolitan cities including New York City and Atlanta.
The EDGE Approach to De-escalation is a NAMA authorized curriculum which leads to the NAMA CCIS I & II credential. This training is taught by curriculum developer Laura Beth Moss, CCIS-V and a team of CCIS-III & IV who are working in the field of crisis intervention and behavioral health.
