Objectives
The Key Objective of this Training Module is to create a reflective, less directive space to consider crisis care challenges and possibilities for change.
A Key Message of this Training Module is that this training is not a solution to every issue but a platform for generating understanding and exploring innovative and effective approaches to crisis care, informed by evidence-based research and practises.
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Individual completion of this module is encouraged as a starting point and group discussion in the workplace or post-secondary education is also recommended, recognizing that collaboration is key to mobilizing change.
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​A reminder as you move through the content that much of this information is in the words directly from the participants within the study.
If you require mental health supports or further resources:
We hope that you enjoy this Module and hope that it will create opportunities for critical reflection, learning, dialogue and inspiration for change and transformation.
Where we seek to better support and prepare responders and practitioners who are providing crisis care, it is necessary to both equip care providers with appropriate training in these areas and develop systems in which they are able to carry out these fundamental components of crisis care to the best of their abilities.
How to Use the Module
This training module is self-directed and based on the pedagogy of Adult Learning through sharing of content, digital storytelling, participant quotes, and scenario-based exercises.
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It can be used by a variety of audiences, not limited to first responders, public-facing workers, community organizations, healthcare workers, students attending post-secondary institutions, those with lived experiences and anyone seeking to learn more and improve crisis response.
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This module is free, accessible and self-paced. It is designed for you to come and go from the material at any time.
Key features of this module also include:
Easy to Follow Content broken into subheadings
Diverse visuals
Opportunities for reflection and knowledge check-in
​Recommended resources and suggestions for ways you can make meaningful changes within your work and organization
Visual Overview of the Integrated Framework for Crisis Care
Digital Stories based on people with lived experience, followed by reflective questions that are suited for individual reflection as well as, workplace or post-secondary discussion
Scenarios to consider what a crisis response may look like with the Integrated Framework for Crisis Care in mind
Tools and Resources for Organizations looking to review current practices to review alignment with the Integrated Framework for Crisis Care.