CISM

In an effort to adequately respond to the needs of people across our nation when a crisis happens, the AACC is expanding our training programs to the Christian Crisis Response Credential (CRC).

This program prepares individual’s to properly and adequately respond to a crisis of varied circumstances, whether it be in the church, workplace or civic arena and who yearns to come alongside those who are hurting.

Crisis, trauma and disaster represents both opportunity and danger – opportunity, to minister to those who are hurting, and danger, where pain and trauma strips us of our joy and can destroy a soul forever… sometimes for life. But, God is always in our trouble, and He has no greater plan than to work through his people as His conduit to tell his people that He will make a way.

If you have meaningful influence in the life of another individual, either as a member of the local police force, ambulance/EMT, nurse, doctor, school teacher, pastor, therapist, or any position that involves the opportunity to provide Godly counsel, wisdom and care in a time of crisis, you must pursue this credential.

When the need arises during a local disaster or crisis, from teen suicide, car accident, terminal illness, fire, hurricane, tornado or various other times associated with the day to day disasters associated with this life, be prepared to offer the kind of Godly care and wisdom that comes with having achieved the CRC credential.

Join me and thousands of your AACC members who will immediately pursue this important and prestigious specialized training leading to the Christian Crisis Response Credential. Our goal is to train over 10,000 individuals with the CRC credential throughout the nation working in churches, civic arenas, and workplaces.

I hope to hear that you have joined with us. See the enclosed flyer for our upcoming trainings and the requirements for CRC certification.

We love being a part of your life!

Blessings,

Tim Clinton
President

“Thank the Lord, I earned my CISM certification in 2002 through AACC! When a series of deadly twisters turned our small town into a ‘war zone,’ I was allowed by officials into restricted areas to help those grieving their losses.” B.D. – Backwater, KY“As a result of my CISM Training, I now feel better equipped to ‘be there’ in times of need for the families in my congregation.”;
Rev. A.S. – New York, NY

Crisis Response Video Training Series: 15hrs on DVD

1. Trauma & Crisis Care: Why We Serve – Diane Langberg, Ph.D.
2. Crisis Response: An Overview of Emergency Mental Health & Chaplaincy – Jennifer Cisney, Tom Webb, Jim Nelms
3. The Ethics & Protocol of Crisis Care – Jim Nelms, B.A.
4. Compassion Fatigue and Self Care – Ron Hawkins, Ed.D., D.Min.
5. Crisis Theory and Assessment – Jennifer Cisney, M.A. & Josh Straub. M.A.(interviews with leaders in the field)
6. Theology of Suffering and the “Crisis of Faith” – Ron Hawkins, Ed.D., D.Min.
7. Stability After Crisis: The First Seven Days – Kevin Ellers, M.Div., M.A.
8. Getting Plugged In: The Logistics of Responding to Crisis & Disaster – Kevin Ellers, M.Div., M.A.
9. Death Notification and Family Assistance – Charlie Davidson, M.Div., D.D.
10. Suicide: Coping with the Aftermath – Tom Webb, M.Div.
11. Children & Crisis – Jim Nelms, B.A.
12. Ambassadors of Faith and Ministry of Presence – Charlie Davidson, M.Div., D.D.

Three Audio Lessons on CD – taped live on location at an AACC Crisis and Trauma Response in New York City in October 2001.

13. Coping with Traumatic Memory – Diane Langberg, Ph.D.
14. Post Traumatic Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – Michael Lyles, MD
15. Helping Others Recover From Trauma and Loss – H. Norman Wright (2 part lesson)