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As a result of our years of experience, the staff at
Post Trauma Resources has been asked to provide training and consultation in more than 45 states, Europe and Asia.
Types of training we can provide:
All training is customized to fit the specific needs of that organization. Training include a variety of teaching methods including lecture, video, data projector, small and large group exercise and simulations. Ample materials are provided to all participants.
Some of the organizations for which we have provided training services:
- Department of Justice — Office of Victims of Crime
- National Center for Victims of Crime
- National Criminal Justice Association
- Jefferson Institute for Justice Studies
- National Fire Protection Association
- Colonial Pipeline
- Duke Power
- Carolina Power and Light
- Valspar
- BP/Amoco
- Club Car
- City of Plano (TX) Fire Department
- City of Columbia (SC)
- Monsanto Corporation
- National Safety Council
- University Hospital (Augusta, GA)
- Employee Assistance Professionals Association
- Collins and Aikman
- Kimberly-Clark Corporation
- Cisco Systems
- Family Service America
- City of Columbia (SC) Fire Department
- Alumax
- ABT, Incorporated
- St. Louis Chapter of the EAPA
- Wisconsin Department of Corrections
- Virginia Department of Corrections (5 visits)
- National Institute of Corrections
- Georgia Department of Corrections (2 visits)
- Missouri Department of Corrections
- New Hampshire Department of Correction
- Texas Department of Criminal Justice
- Connecticut Department of Correction (2 visits)
- International Society of Fire Service Instructors
- International Society of Traumatic Stress Studies (six presentations)
- Plano (TX) Fire Department
- Wausau (WI) Health Center
- Association of Flight
Attendants
- Boise (ID) EMS, Fire and St. Alphonsos Health Center
- Corporate Response Group
- CorpHealth
- St. Louis (MO) EAPA
- RESA VI, Wheeling, WV (4 visits)
- TVA — Tennessee Valley Authority
Typical Violence Prevention Program
Introductions/ Agenda Setting
Overview – Violence in the Workplace
Types of Violence
Understanding Violent Behavior
Internal Violence: Employees as Perpetrators
Who is the Violent Employee?
Using Profiles/Cautions
Terminations without Violence
Human Resource Process as Violence Prevention
Importance of Effective Terminations
The Termination Process
Simulation – Termination Practice
Responding to Threats
Using Threat Assessment Teams
Basic Security Procedures
Responding the Violence When It Occurs
Characteristics of Traumatic Events
Post Trauma Symptoms
Post Trauma Response
Closure/Evaluation
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Trauma and Children
Introduction and Agenda Setting
Welcome
Introduction of Trainers
Presentation of Agenda/Materials
Review of Ground Rules
Post Traumatic Stress Responses – A Review
Definition of Trauma and Traumatic Events
Models for Understanding the Impact of Traumatic Stress
Long and Short Term Post Trauma Psychological Consequences
Developmental Issues in Post Traumatic Stress
Trauma and High Risk Children
Components of Post Trauma Recovery
Post Trauma Treatment
Assumptions
Model Components
Techniques for Counseling Children
Post Trauma Response Following Disasters Impacting Children
Immediate Assistance and Crisis Intervention
Models for Post Trauma Debriefing
Psychological Debriefing Process
Educational Debriefing Process
Closure and Evaluation
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Treating Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Introduction and Agenda Setting
Introduction of Trainer
Agenda
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder – Review and Update
Definition of Trauma
Understanding Traumatic Events
Post Trauma Stress Reponses
Models for Understanding Chronic PTSD
Biological Models
Assumptive Changes
Post-Trauma Decline – Long Term Acute Symptoms
Psychotherapy of Chronic PTSD
A Cognitive Model for Treating Chronic PTSD
Cognitive Techniques
Dynamics in Psychotherapy with Survivors of Chronic PTSD
Importance of the Relationship in Chronic PTSD Treatment
Transference Techniques
Failure
Preventing Chronic PTSD
Recovery Components
Post Trauma Programs – A Continuum of Care
Closure and Evaluation
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Trauma Response and Humanitarian Assistance
Welcome and Introductions
Welcome, Introductions
Agenda and Ground Rules
Understanding Incident Impact
Definitions
Exercise – Incident Impact
Characteristics of Stressor Events
Psychological Results of Trauma
Acute Stress Response
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Implication for Workers' Compensation
Components of Trauma Recovery
Planned and Emergency Responses to Trauma
Immediate Response to Traumatic Events
Components of an Effective Immediate Response
Effective Injury and Death Notification
Process of Immediate Response
Skills for Immediate Response
Simulation
Short Term Response to Traumatic Events
Components of Effective Short Term Response
Understanding Second Injuries
The Role of Humanitarian Assistance
Exercise – Identifying Appropriate Assistance Services
Providing Appropriate Psychological Support
Use and Limitations of Debriefing
Educational and Psychological Debriefing Process
Post Trauma Counseling
Return to Work Efforts
Long Term Response to Trauma Events
Components of Effective Long Term Response
Long Term Follow-up of Impacted Individual
Evaluation Methods
Memorials
Closure and Evaluation
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Response to Natural Disasters
Introductions and Agenda Setting
The Impact of Natural Disasters
A Continuum of Impacts
Definition of Stress, Crisis and Trauma
Characteristics of Natural Disasters
The Psychological Results of Disaster
Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress, Crisis and Stress
Long and Short-Term Consequences
Changes in Basic Assumptions Among Natural Disaster Survivors
A Continuum of Services for Survivors
A "Continuum of Care"
Components of the "Continuum"
Trauma Preparation Training
Outreach Services after Natural Disaster
Post-Trauma Debriefing (Educational and Psychological)
Post-Trauma Counseling
Outreach
Strategies After Natural Disaster
Theory of Outreach
Methods for Coordinating Outreach
Outreach Techniques and Referral
Post-Trauma Debriefings
Types of Debriefings
Choosing the Appropriate Debriefing Intervention
Post Trauma Psychological Debriefings
Assumptions
Procedures and Materials for Debriefings
Debriefing Simulation
Educational Debriefings
Assumptions
Procedures and Materials for Debriefings
Post-Trauma Counseling
Assumptions for Post-Trauma Counseling
A Brief Psychotherapy Model for Survivors
Environmental Considerations
Closure and Evaluation
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Peer Support for Public Safety
Introductions and Agenda Setting
Explanation of Program Components
What Is Trauma?
Definition of Trauma
Traumatic Incidents in the Public Safety
The Results of Trauma: Post-Traumatic Stress
Characteristics of Trauma
Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress
A Continuum of Care
What is the "Continuum"
Components of the "Continuum"
Post-Trauma Training
Educational and Psychological Debriefings
Post-Trauma Counseling
Post-Trauma Debriefings
What is a Debriefing?
Types of Debriefings
Results of Debriefing
Video – Post-Trauma Debriefing
Peer Support – Maximizing Recovery Through Support
Assumptions of Peer Support
Selection Criteria
Peer Support Procedures
Peer Support Procedures
Types of Communication
Listening Skills
Assessing Potential Problems
Simulation
Post-Trauma Counseling
Understanding Counseling
Making Referrals for Counseling
Organizational Issues
Building the Peer Support Program
Policies and Procedures
Methods for Improving Reentry After Trauma
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Corrections and Trauma
Introductions and Agenda Setting
What Is Trauma?
Definition of Trauma
Traumatic Incidents in Corrections/Community Corrections
The Results of Trauma: Post-Traumatic Stress
Characteristics of Trauma
Schema Changes and Trauma
Acute Stress Response
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma Recovery in Corrections
Recovery Components
Video, "Recovery in Trauma"
A Continuum of Services
Peer Support – Reducing the Impact of Trauma
Peer Support in Corrections
The Peer Support Process
Listening and Support Skills in Peer Support
Simulation/Practice for Peer Supporters
Debriefings for Promoting Recovery
Educational versus Psychological Debriefings
Educational Debriefings
Psychological Debriefings
Debriefing Assumptions and Goals
Pre-Debriefing Checklist
Debriefing Procedures
Debriefing Follow-up Procedures
Review and Agenda Setting
Debriefing Simulation
Post Trauma Counseling and Return to Work Efforts
Bringing It All Together – Maintenance and Planning
Maintaining the Post-Trauma Program
Brainstorming
and Planning Time
Closure and Evaluation
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Managing Workplace Fatalities
Introductions and Agenda Setting
Death in Workplace
Impact of Workplace Fatalities on Organizations
Anticipating Fatalities
List of Past Fatalities
Death Notification
Purpose of Death Notification
Who is Notified and When?
Potential Responses of Notified Family Members/Employees
Content of a Death Notification
Supporting Family Members and Impacted Employees
Demonstration/Video of Effective Death Notification
Role Play/Practice
Overview of Recovery Process for Impacted Employees
Death Notification as a Component of Post-Trauma Program
Psychological Trauma in the Workplace
Recovery Process for Impacted Employees
Implementing an Effective Post-Trauma Programs after Fatalities
Importance of Planning and Preparation
Increasing Managerial
Commitment
Program Components
Workers Compensation and other Legal Issues
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Trauma Response in School
Introduction and Agenda Setting
Welcome
Introduction of Trainer
Presentation of Agenda/Materials
Review of Ground Rules
Post Traumatic Stress Responses
Definition of Trauma and Traumatic Events
Models for Understanding the Impact of Traumatic Stress
Long and Short Term Post Trauma Psychological Consequences
Developmental Issues in Post Traumatic Stress
Post Trauma Services Following School Disasters
Components of Post Trauma Recovery
Assumptions for Trauma Response
Responding to Trauma in Schools
Immediate Response – The First 48 Hours
Short Term Response – The First Week
Long Term Response – The First Year
Organizing A Trauma Responses in Schools – A Table Top Exercise
Closure and Evaluation
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For more information, contact Post Trauma Resources.
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