If you do not plan on providing interventions, resources, or debriefing yourself to TCK families but would like to know what they need and how to refer them, then you may only want to register for
Level 1.
However, if you will be the responder for families in crisis in your organization, school, company, church, etc. then we highly recommend you
register for the bundle of Level 1 & 2.
Level 1: Foundations of Family Crisis Response
June 8, 2026 - 8am-12pm ET (NY)
Section 1: Foundations of Crisis Care
- Why crisis care is important
- Research on the prevalence of traumatic events in the TCK population
- How intervention makes a difference
- Preventive nature of crisis debriefing
- Crisis care vs. therapy or Long-term care vs. standard debriefing
- How crisis care builds resilience
- Boundaries & qualifications
- When and how to hand off to a licensed mental health professional
- Outsourcing treatment
Section 2: Situations and Symptoms that Warrant Crisis Response
- What happens to a person during and after a crisis?
- What is needed to create stability post-crisis?
- What qualifies as a crisis requiring a debrief?
- Types of crises in the TCK community
- Indicators a child or teen needs a crisis debrief
- When not to debrief and what to do instead
Section 3: Establishing Safety
- Building rapport
- Assessing emotional state
- Gauging current distress
- Using questionnaires
- Reading body language and affect
Level 2: Practical Application & Debriefing
June 9, 2026 - 8am-12pm ET (NY)
This level also includes access to Crisis Debriefing materials and a license to use the materials with the families you serve.
Section 4: The Components of a Crisis Debrief
- Overview of the goals for crisis debriefing
- Explaining “red zone” in child-friendly terms
- Regulation techniques
- Creative outlets for regulation
- Identifying strengths and supports
- Using debrief packet
Section 5: Adapting for Age & Development
- Elementary vs. adolescent needs
- Visual vs. verbal expression
- Continued support based on needs and age
Section 6: Parent Session
- Identifying next steps for the family
- Referring families
- Focus on safety, calm, and connection as a family
- Educate parent on how to monitor for signs of ongoing distress
