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Critical Incident Group Debriefing

September 01, 2026 - September 02, 2026
(09:00 AM - 04:00 PM CDT )
Location: Online Virtual
Facilitator Lana Dunn, MEd, RPsych
12
Continuing Education
Credit Hours (CEC)
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Critical Incident Group Debriefing - Live Virtual - September 1-2, 2026, 2026; 9am-4pm Central Time
$ 589.00 CAD (regular rate)
$ 549.00 CAD (*early rate)
*early rate expires 08/11/2026
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Critical Incident Group Debriefing - Live Virtual - September 1-2, 2026, 2026; 9am-4pm Central Time
$ 589.00 CAD (regular rate)
$ 549.00 CAD (*early rate)
*early rate expires 08/11/2026
Quantity: 0
Total Price: $0.00 USD
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Critical Incident Group Debriefing - Live Virtual - September 1-2, 2026, 2026; 9am-4pm Central Time
$ 589.00 CAD (regular rate)
$ 549.00 CAD (*early rate)
*early rate expires 08/11/2026

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: Lana Dunn

MEd, RPsych

Lana has been a Registered Psychologist since 2001 and holds her Certificate in Advanced Clinical Supervision in Psychology. In addition to training with CTRI, Lana manages a team of clinicians and clinical consultants who are responsible for building capacity in professionals, educators, and the public around issues related to child and adolescent mental health and addictions. She has worked in multiple mental health settings and private practice, both with adults and adolescents. Lana believes all people are inherently competent when it comes to defining their healthiest, most authentic path, and works with them to support their growth to live and work with purpose and positivity. Lana is active as a supervisor for Provisional Psychologists in Alberta, which offers her the opportunity to stay abreast of clinical developments and research. As a trainer, she provides training sessions that are engaging, relevant, and enjoyable. Read blogs written by Lana here.

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