This two-day workshop prepares school-based professionals to provide immediate mental health crisis intervention to students, staff, and school community members following an acute traumatic event. 

Participants develop practical knowledge and skills for supporting individuals and groups experiencing traumatic stress while helping schools move toward recovery.

The workshop provides a focused examination of the roles and responsibilities of school-based mental health professionals, with particular emphasis on psychological first aid, crisis intervention, and recovery. 

Participants will also explore how immediate crisis response connects to longer-term psychotherapeutic and trauma-informed mental health supports when needed.

Workshop Series Information

This is Workshop 2 of 2 in the PREPaRE model training series. Participation in both workshops is not mandatory and Workshop 1 is not a prerequisite, but participants are strongly encouraged to complete both workshops to develop a comprehensive understanding of the PREPaRE model and its application.

Exception: both Workshop 1 and Workshop 2 are required for participants who are interested in becoming future PREPaRE model trainers.

Who Should Receive Workshop 2 Training?

PREPaRE Workshop 2 is designed for individuals who serve as crisis intervention specialists. This can include, but is not limited to:

The workshop is also valuable for community-based mental health professionals who partner with schools or may be called upon to assist with a school crisis response.

Note: This course has pre-work requirements including a pre-test to complete prior to the training day. In total, the pre-work should take approximately 15 minutes. Participants will be sent instructions for completing the pre-work approximately one week prior to the training day.