Name: Navigating Critical Incident Stress: Support Strategies Before, During, and After the Event
Start: 2026-10-22T15:00:00-0700
End: 2026-10-22T16:30:00-0700

Main Conference: Tuesday October 20 - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Preconference: Monday October 19 - Tuesday, October 20, 2026

*Schedule subject to change.

Navigating Critical Incident Stress: Support Strategies Before, During, and After the Event

Thursday October 22, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT

Washington

Feeling overwhelmed by the constant stream of resilience, wellness, and stress management resources? It’s time to de-mystify the toolkit. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) is a comprehensive body of knowledge offering practical skills to support groups and individuals throughout the entire lifecycle of an incident. In this interactive session, we move beyond the buzzwords to provide a clear framework for the "Before, During, and After" phases of a crisis. Participants will explore the strengths and challenges of various support models—from building stress immunity to implementing field-ready peer support. You will leave with a set of versatile Quick-Reference Guides and learning activities designed for immediate application within your organization, regardless of your leadership level or technical background.

Speakers

Katjarina "Katja" Hurt

Director, Wilderness Chaplains

Katja is a Learning Strategies Manager for Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families and a Master-Level Trainer. A 19-year ski patroller, EMT, and mountaineer, she brings extensive field experience as a Seattle Mountain Rescue Resilience Team member and volunteer... Read More →

Brian Linacre

Member, Tacoma Mountain Rescue

Brian is a career paramedic-firefighter and Special Operations Rescue Team (SORT) member with the Hoquiam Fire Department in Washington. With a lifetime of urban and wildland emergency response experience, he serves as a dedicated volunteer with Tacoma Mountain Rescue, Pierce County... Read More →

Thursday October 22, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm PDT
Washington 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland, OR 97217

Emergency Planning & Crisis Response, Breakout Session

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