⚡ Crisis Intervention & Emergency Response *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

1.57 – Addressing Immediate Thoughts of Self-Injury: When intrusive thoughts appear, speed and structure save lives. Remove or distance sharp objects, medications, or tools within reach. Breathe deeply, grounding through physical contact—touch walls, floors, or cold surfaces. Speak statements of fact: “I am having urges; I do not have to act.” Contact crisis lines or supportive friends immediately; human connection interrupts isolation’s echo. Write sensations instead of acting on them—pen replaces blade. Create distraction through rhythm: clap, count, pace evenly until urges peak and fade. Chemical storms pass within minutes when not obeyed. Survival here is pause power—the gap between thought and action defines safety. Each resisted impulse strengthens neural restraint. Remember, the urge is signal, not sentence; every minute endured is victory measured in heartbeat.

About this course

Training in crisis intervention techniques and emergency response strategies to ensure safety, de-escalate conflicts, and connect individuals with appropriate resources.

This course includes:
  • Scenario-based crisis intervention training modules
  • Safety planning templates and communication protocols
  • Resource guides for emergency and post-crisis support services

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