Course Length: 12 hour/s (2 days)

Course Cost: $375.00 member

                     $425.00 non-member

Course Number: FS170

Course Description: This course provides staff with a framework for understanding, identifying and responding to family crises.  This course provides participants with the opportunity to explore safety issues posed by crisis situations; to learn strategies for reducing personal risk; and to learn strategies aimed at preventing crises in vulnerable families. 

Prerequisite: None

Learning Objectives: Upon completion, you will be able to:

· Assess stress-producing situations or events contributing to family crisis, and their impact on the family’s ability to cope

· Recognize families at risk of crisis, and help them develop solution-focused plans aimed at crisis prevention

· Develop and implement action plans to stabilize and support families in crisis

· Know when to refer families to specialized intervention services within the community

· Take appropriate steps during potentially dangerous situations to ensure personal safety and the safety of family members

Target Audience: This course is designed for family workers, health workers, education workers, parent involvement workers, administrative staff, managers, program area managers, directors, coordinators or anyone working with parents in a supportive nature.