A transformative 3-day experience designed to empower you as a First Responder and equip you with the critical skills to train and guide your agency in building a Peer Support system that saves lives.

This intense, hands-on course goes beyond theory, arming you with the tools to create a resilient support network within your department. You’ll leave prepared to lead your team through the toughest challenges, ensuring they not only survive but thrive in their most critical moments. This is more than just training—it’s the foundation for a life-saving culture of support.

The following topics will be covered:

Dynamic, Hands-On Training: Not just theory—prepare for active participation through real-world scenarios designed to build and test your crisis communication skills.

• Advanced Crisis Recognition Techniques: Gain critical insights to identify early signs of stress and crisis, empowering you to take meaningful action and offer timely support.
• Genuine Peer Support Experiences: Learn directly from those who have been in your shoes, providing relatable, firsthand knowledge on how peer support can make a profound difference in the lives of First Responders.
• Effective Teaching Strategies: Learn proven techniques to teach and mentor your agency’s members, ensuring that they can successfully implement peer support practices.
• Comprehensive Materials and Ongoing Support: Receive all the necessary training materials and ongoing support from A&K Consulting to help you successfully implement and sustain a peer support program.