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Critical Incident Group Debriefing

May 12, 2026 - May 13, 2026
(09:00 AM - 04:00 PM CDT )
Location: Online Virtual
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Critical Incident Group Debriefing - Live Virtual - May 12-13, 2026, 9am-4pm Central Time
$ 589.00 CAD (regular rate)
$ 549.00 CAD (*early rate)
*early rate expires 04/08/2026
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Critical Incident Group Debriefing - Live Virtual - May 12-13, 2026, 9am-4pm Central Time
$ 589.00 CAD (regular rate)
$ 549.00 CAD (*early rate)
*early rate expires 04/08/2026
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Total Price: $0.00 USD
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Critical Incident Group Debriefing - Live Virtual - May 12-13, 2026, 9am-4pm Central Time
$ 589.00 CAD (regular rate)
$ 549.00 CAD (*early rate)
*early rate expires 04/08/2026

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.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants should be able to:

  • Explain how people respond differently to the same event
  • Describe a framework for facilitating a group debriefing
  • Know the benefits and potential problems with group debriefing
  • Identify when critical incident group debriefing is appropriate
  • Practice participating in a critical incident debriefing

Method of Delivery

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

*Please allow only the registered individual(s) to view the materials.

Note: An e-manual for this workshop is included in purchase.

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Some of the 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

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.

Terms & Conditions

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The fees above are for a live event and do not include any copyright or licensing fees for creating recordings or reproductions of the workshop. Participants may not use AI tools or other technology to capture, transcribe, or replicate facilitator content without prior written consent. Exceptions may be granted for accessibility purposes—please contact us in advance to discuss accommodations.

This is a live virtual event, please check your system requirements prior to registering.

Participants will receive the Zoom meeting login details and information about viewing the live virtual workshop by email 3-4 calendar days prior to the date of the event.
Please note, payment is required in order to receive the login details.

Facilitator: John Koop Harder

MSW, RSW

John has been working as a therapist and trainer for over 20 years. He is a Registered Social Worker who holds a Master of Social Work degree. John is a contributing author of our Counselling Insights and Counselling in Relationships books. Much of John’s career has centred on working with children, youth, adults, and families dealing with crisis and trauma. While he has a diverse practice, he has particular interest and specialized experience in working with individuals and families impacted by mental health concerns, violence, post-war trauma recovery, gender/sexuality issues, and sexual abuse recovery. John’s work is also informed by his international experiences working with individuals and communities impacted by civil war and ethnic conflicts in Colombia, Albania, and Northern Ireland. John believes people are their own best experts and already have many of the skills, abilities, and competencies that will assist them to address the challenges influencing their lives. John is a warm and engaging facilitator who values interactive learning experiences. Read blogs written by John here.

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