Advanced Peer Support Training for Public Safety

Peer supporters often feel unsure of how to assist, manage, or assess a situation. This one-day training is designed to reduce the concern of providing support when the issue is uncomfortable. We will examine scenarios in which peer support members might find themselves. Following a brief introduction to the topic, the majority of the class will be devoted to tabletop and class discussions. You should be prepared to assess, discuss, share your experiences, and learn from others.

Topics will include:

– Sex/Porn addiction
– Divorce and custody situations
– Workers’ compensation
– Eating disorders
– Chronic suicidal ideation
– Chronic illness and end of life
– Domestic violence

Presenter

Heather Williams, PsyD.
Consultant, Embassy Consulting Services
Owner, Premier 1st Responder Psychological Services Inc.

After more than 20 years responding to critical incidents alongside law enforcement—and five years serving as the Regional Peer Support Coordinator for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department—Heather chose to take her passion for supporting first responders to the next level. In 2019, she founded Premier 1st Responder Psychological Services Inc. As a licensed psychologist, Heather is dedicated to serving and protecting public safety professionals and their families by providing exceptional, culturally competent care. Her services include individual, couples, and EMDR therapy; 24/7 crisis response, critical incident debriefings, peer support program development, oversight, and training/presentations consultation, and active shooter response and recovery coordination/crisis response services.

Click here to view or download the course flyer

Certifications:
POST Certified – 1083-22639-25
STC Certified – 03961108
ATA Reimbursment Eligible

Embassy training seminars are not open to the general public.  Embassy reserves the right to restrict or deny enrollment or access to any individual.