Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) – Trainer Development Programme
This advanced Trainer Development Programme is designed for experienced aviation professionals, emergency responders, or mental health specialists who wish to become qualified instructors in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). Building upon foundational CISM knowledge, the course equips trainers with the skills to deliver effective peer support training, lead structured defusing and debriefing sessions, and guide personnel through recovery after traumatic events.
Participants will explore adult learning principles, group facilitation techniques, and how to adapt CISM content for various operational contexts, including ATC, cabin crew, airport security, and emergency services. The programme also covers curriculum design, case study development, role-play facilitation, assessment methods, and how to create a psychologically safe learning environment.
Fully aligned with ICAO and international crisis intervention best practices, this course prepares trainers to promote resilience, manage group dynamics in high-stress debriefs, and support mental well-being within safety-critical aviation organisations. Successful candidates will be certified to conduct CISM awareness and peer support training, contributing to a proactive, responsive safety culture.
Train the Trainer: Advanced CISM Course for Air Traffic Control
Group and Family Therapy After an Airport Crisis: Healing Collective Trauma