Private Training

Critical Incident Group Debriefing

2 day

About this Workshop

Critical incident group debriefing (CIGD) is a short-term intervention designed to support people after a distressing or unusual event – something that falls outside of everyday experience and challenges our ability to cope.

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to facilitate a group debriefing and create a safe space where your participants can share their experiences, feel heard, and access helpful resources. The process helps normalize and validate people’s reactions, which promotes healing and connection.

You’ll also gain the skills to assess when CIGD is the right approach – and when it might not be the best option. With a strong focus on practice and skill-building, this training prepares you to respond effectively and compassionately in the aftermath of critical incidents

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An ACHIEVE Training Coordinator will take the time to understand your goals. Together, we’ll find the right training that suits your organization’s unique needs.

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Prices for private workshops start at $3,200 for a full day, or $2,000 for a half day ($3,700 and $2,500 for Leadership topics). Final costs vary based on factors such as location, group size, and content customization. Contact us today for a detailed proposal.

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Once you’re ready to proceed, we’ll assign a facilitator and schedule the training. Your facilitator will reach out ahead of time to learn more about your group and tailor the workshop accordingly.

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Target Audience

This is an intermediate level workshop intended for school personnel, social service and health care professionals, counsellors, social workers, managers, human resource professionals, and anyone who wants to learn how to facilitate a group debriefing after a tragic event.

Method of Delivery

Presentation, video, case study exercises, experiential practice, personal reflection, small group discussions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:

  • Recognize how people respond differently to the same event
  • Describe a framework for facilitating a group debriefing
  • Know the benefits and challenges of the group debriefing process
  • Identify when a critical incident group debriefing is appropriate
  • Practice leading a group debriefing

Topics Included

  • Definitions and Overview
  • Applying a Trauma-Informed Lens to the Intervention
  • Potential Responses After a Critical Incident
  • Your Role as a Facilitator
  • Issues of Co-facilitation
  • Critical Incident Response Considerations
  • Benefits and Challenges of Group Debriefing
  • Preparing for a Group Debriefing
  • CIGD Phases
  • Considerations for the Process

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