Person‑Centered & Trauma‑Informed Crisis Management & De‑Escalation
for Nebraska Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS), professionals in psychology, behavioral health, and social work
Presented by Dr. Ryan Carruthers & Amber Dirks
Videos
Part 1:
Person-Centered & Trauma-Informed Crisis Management & De-Escalation
(Dr. Ryan Carruthers and Amber Dirks)
Part 2:
Person-Centered & Trauma-Informed Crisis Management & De-Escalation
(Dr. Ryan Carruthers and Amber Dirks)
Description:
Person-Centered and Trauma-Informed Crisis Management & De-Escalation training equips participants with vital skills to ensure safety and wellbeingin distressing situations. Participants learn to identify and assess the various components of a crisis, apply person-centered and trauma-informed principles in their de-escalation efforts, and maintain their wellbeing in preparation for crisis work, during a crisis, and thereafter. Through this training, professionals gain a deep understanding of recognizing, assessing, and responding to risks, while prioritizing personal safety.
Date Presented: Tues., Apr. 23, 2024 9:00am – 12:00pm (Central)
Date Training Expires: Apr. 23, 2026
Objectives:
- Discuss the importance of recognizing, assessing, and responding to risk and challenges for continued safety and well-being under distress.
- Identify the impact of being confronted with another person’s trauma on one’s own wellness.
- Discuss various crisis and emergency situations and how to use organizations/departmental chain of command to address or resolve those issues.
Instructional Level: Intermediate
Supporting Material
About the Speaker
Dr. Ryan Carruthers
Ryan Paul Carruthers is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) and Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) in the State of Nebraska who has been practicing for over 15 years. He holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Studies from Capella University. Ryan is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) and has also worked as an adjunct professor at local colleges. Ryan provides a multitude of continuing education classes to behavioral health providers in the State of Nebraska.
Amber Dirks
These trainings were funded in whole or in part by funds from the SAMHSA Community Mental Health Block Grant, SAMHSA Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant and state funds sub-granted from the Nebraska Department of Health and Services, Division of Behavioral Health.