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Course DescriptionsTCI Train-the-Trainer ProgramsTherapeutic Crisis Intervention SystemCourse BulletinRESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE PROJECT BRONFENBRENNER CENTER FOR TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Therapeutic Crisis Intervention SystemEdition 6Course BulletinResidential Child Care ProjectBronfenbrenner Center for Translational ResearchCollege of Human EcologyCornell University, Ithaca, NY USA Residential Child Care Project, 2021
ContentsModule One: Crisis PreventionTherapeutic Crisis Intervention Train-the-Trainer ProgramsTherapeutic Crisis Intervention Train-the-Trainer ProgramTherapeutic Crisis Intervention for Families (TCIF) Train-the-Trainer ProgramTherapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) Train-the-Trainer Program3468Two-Day TCI UpdatesDesigning Refresher Training11Developing Professional Level Training Skills12Post-Crisis Response13TCI for Developmental Disabilities14TCI for Families (TCIF), Edt. 415TCI for Families (TCIF): Designing Refresher Training16TCI for Schools (TCIS): Designing Refresher Training17Trainer Support: Connecting Concepts and Enhancing Skills18One-Day TCI UpdatesAdapting the Life Space Interview for Proactive AggressionAssessing and Managing RiskConflict ResolutionDocumentation: Writing Incident ReportsLegal Concepts in the Use of Physical RestraintsTCI Trainer SupportTesting, Evaluation, and the Transfer of LearningTrainer Support: Applying Theory to Practice Using the LSI22021222324252627THERAPEUTIC CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM COURSE BULLETIN: Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University
TCI Train-the-Trainer ProgramsTCI TxT ProgramsTherapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) Training Services OfferedThe RCCP offers three TCI training programs that have been tailored for specificsettings, including foster care families and school personnel. Information about TCI,TCI for Schools (TCIS), and TCI for Families (TCIF) can be found at: http://rccp.cornell.edu/TCI LevelOne.html.These training programs are offered on a fee-for-service basis throughout the UnitedStates, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia.The RCCP offers three ways for organizations to access TCI/TCIS/TCIF Train-the-Trainer and Update program: Regularly Scheduled Open Enrollment Training. TCI training programs are offered on a fee-for-service,first come first served, basis throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia.Please visit the RCCP web site at http://rccp.cornell.edu/TCI LevelTwo 1.html to access the open enrollmenttraining schedules and applications. Organization On-Site TCI TxT Training. Organizations can arrange, on a fee-for-service basis, to hoston-site TCI TxT or Update training programs for their staff or member organizations. Please visit the RCCPweb site at http://rccp.cornell.edu/TCI LevelTwo 1.html to access the information about setting up this typeof training at your organization. Agency On-Site Assessment and Implementation Package. This is the most comprehensive packagefor building TCI into the structure of the organization through a 24-month contract that includes an on-sitetraining of trainers course, for up to 20 participants, along with quarterly visits from the Cornell team to providetechnical assistance. To discuss the implementation of TCI/TCIS/TCIF at your organization, please contactAndrea Turnbull at [email protected] CoursesThe training courses offered include: The initial Train-the-Trainer certification courses Various Update courses to provide current trainers the opportunity to renew their certification, as well asprovide new information and skills designed to improve TCI/TCIS/TCIF implementationTrainer CertificationThe Residential Child Care Project has a certification process for TCI/TCIS/TCIF trainers. Please note thatall participants must pass the certification requirements during the training in order to train TCI/TCIS/TCIF.Attendance alone does not qualify a participant to be a trainer.THERAPEUTIC CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM COURSE BULLETIN: Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University3
TCI TxT ProgramsTherapeutic Crisis Intervention Train-the-Trainer ProgramThis intensive five-day TCI train-the-trainer certificationcourse provides organizations with the opportunityto develop an in-house training capacity in the TCIcurriculum. Participants will develop knowledge, skills,and attitudes in the TCI curriculum necessary to deliverthe training to staff in their organizations. Participantswill have the chance to participate, practice, and receivefeedback in conducting activities to gain immediatetraining experience. Training techniques such as roleplaying, leading small group discussions, using guidedfantasies, conducting practice sessions, and usingaudiovisual aids will be demonstrated. Participants willreceive all the necessary materials to conduct the TCItraining program in their agency.Program ObjectivesParticipants will be able to: Proactively prevent and/or de-escalate a potentialcrisis situation with a child. Manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic manner,and, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner thatreduces the risk of harm to children and staff. Process the crisis event with children to help improvetheir capacity to regulate their emotions and usepositive coping strategies. Effectively deliver TCI training in their agencies.Intended AudienceThis course is for trainers, managers, counselors, andcare workers capable of training therapeutic crisisintervention techniques. If participating in the physicalintervention part of the program, participants must becapable of moderate physical activity.Day 2: De-escalating a Crisis. Verbal and nonverbaltechniques for crisis prevention and de-escalation arepresented. How to provide behavior support, use crisiscommunication, avoid power struggles, help childrenand young people regulate their emotions throughco-regulation strategies, and select appropriate methodsto de-escalate a potentially violent child are practiced.Day 3: Managing a Crisis, Safety Interventions, andRecovery. Life Space Interviewing (LSI) techniques aretaught and methods to deescalate a potentially violentchild are practiced. The rationale for safety interventionsis explained and situations when restraint should andshould not be used are discussed. The use of variousphysical intervention techniques and safety concerns arediscussed and practiced.Day 4: Safety Interventions and Recovery.Participants practice Life Space Interviewing.Professional, ethical and organizational considerationsare discussed. Participants have opportunities to practicethe use of various physical intervention techniques.Day 5: Implementing the TCI System. Life SpaceInterviewing is practiced and documentation issues arepresented. All participants are tested for certification.MaterialsParticipants who successfully complete the coursereceive a TCI trainer’s reference and activity guide, aflash drive (containing videos and the TCI PowerPointpresentation), and a student workbook.Program OutlineDay 1: Crisis Prevention: Creating a Safe Place forLearning and Crisis as Opportunity. The six domains ofthe TCI trauma-informed system are examined. Howto use trauma-informed practice to create a therapeuticmilieu that prevents crises and promotes growth andlearning is discussed. Participants are taught how the useof self and self-awareness of their own personal feelingsand values, the young person’s needs and wants, andenvironmental effects on behavior can prevent a crisis.Crisis is defined and ways that adults can prevent a crisissituation are identified.4THERAPEUTIC CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM COURSE BULLETIN: Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University
TCI TxT ProgramsTCI, Edition 7 Training-of-Trainers AgendaMONDAYIntroduction to CourseImplementation of the TCI SystemTherapeutic Milieu and Crisis PreventionIntentional Use of SelfKnowing the ChildStress Model of CrisisAssessing the SituationAssignments for Tuesday distributed to participantsTUESDAYRefocusHow do I Best Respond?Crisis Communication and Active ListeningBehavior Support TechniquesEmotional First AidThe Power StruggleNonverbal Communication in Crisis SituationsTraining assignments for Wednesday or ThursdayWEDNESDAYRefocusElements of a Potentially Violent SituationCrisis Co-regulationPost Crisis Multi Level ResponseLife Space interviewReducing Risk of HarmProtective InterventionsStanding RestraintSeated RestraintSmall Child RestraintSupine Restraint and Transferring ControlProne Restraint and Transferring ControlTraining assignments for ThursdayTHURSDAYRefocusCrisis Intervention Role PlaysSafety Intervention ConsiderationsPracticing Physical InterventionsPracticing Physical InterventionsThe Letting go ProcessPracticing with ResistanceDocumentationCertification DiscussionCriteria for Implementing TCI System and ActionPlanningFRIDAYLife Space Interview After an OutburstBreakTesting:Physical Intervention TechniquesLSIWrittenDaily training begins at 8:45 am and concludes at 5:00 pm(except for day 5 when training adjourns at 4:00 pm)THERAPEUTIC CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM COURSE BULLETIN: Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University5
TCI TxT ProgramsTherapeutic Crisis Intervention for Families (TCIF) Train-the-Trainer ProgramThis intensive five-day TCIF train-the-trainercertification course provides agency trainers with thetools to teach crisis prevention strategies and crisisintervention techniques to adults who care for childrenin their homes. Trainers are prepared to coach learnersduring skill practice sessions, to use role playing, tofacilitate small group discussions, and to handle resistanceto training. There are opportunities to practice activitiesand to gain immediate training experience in thesubject matter. TCIF stresses crisis prevention and crisisde-escalation in ways that help children learn to avoidlosing control. Participants will receive all the necessarymaterials to deliver the training.Program ObjectivesParticipants will be able to: Present strategies for dealing with upset children toprevent and de-escalate potential crises Teach methods to help adults avoid power strugglesand enlist a child’s cooperation Show how a crisis can be an opportunity for the childto learn new coping skills and, Effectively deliver TCIF training in their agenciesDay 4 Teaches how to avoid power struggles, LifeSpace Interviewing, and practices crisis co-regulationtechniques to defuse a potentially violent/aggressivesituation.Day 5 Examines how to modify the Life Space Interviewfor children with communication deficits, developsindividual crisis support plans, and tests participants forcertification.MaterialsParticipants who successfully complete the coursereceive a TCIF trainer’s reference and activity guide, aflash drive (containing videos and the TCIF PowerPointpresentation), and a student workbook.Intended AudienceThis course is for trainers, principals, school counselors/psychologists, teachers, teacher assistants, and otherschool personnel capable of training crisis interventiontechniques.Program OutlineDay 1 Defines crisis as an opportunity for the child tolearn new coping skills, examines the effects of trauma onchildren, explores how self-awareness and an awareness ofthe child and the environment relate to crisis prevention,and discusses how to assess a crisis situation.Day 2 Examines how managing the environment,setting clear expectations, and using active listeningskills can prevent crises and presents different ways toapproach children when intervening.Day 3 Practices behavior support techniques and givingemotional first aid, examines how to negotiate rulesand expectations, discusses the use of consequences, anddemonstrates how to assess what children need.6THERAPEUTIC CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM COURSE BULLETIN: Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University
TCI TxT ProgramsTCI For Families Training-of-Trainers AgendaMONDAYIntroduction to CourseEffects of Trauma on ChildrenPreventing Crises by Creating a Safe and SecureEnvironmentThe Importance of Emotional CompetenceStress Model of CrisisAssessing the SituationKnowing OurselvesKnowing the ChildFRIDAYThe Shortened LSIDeveloping Individual crisis support plansTesting:LSIWrittenDaily training begins at 8:45 am and concludes at 5:00 pm(except for day 5 when training adjourns at 4:00 pm)TUESDAYManaging the EnvironmentIntervention ApproachesResponding to ChildrenUsing the Listening ApproachActive ListeningWEDNESDAYNegotiating Rules and ExpectationsBehavior Support Techniques Using ConsequencesAssessing “What the Child Feels, Needs, or WantsEmotional First AidTHURSDAYThe Power StruggleNonverbal CommunicationElements of a Potentially Violent SituationCrisis Co-regulationLife Space Interview (LSI)Crisis Intervention Role PlaysTHERAPEUTIC CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM COURSE BULLETIN: Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University7
TCI TxT ProgramsTherapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools Train-the-Trainer ProgramThis intensive five-day TCIS train-the-trainercompetency-based certification course provides schooldistricts the opportunity to develop an in-house trainingcapacity in the TCIS curriculum. Participants willdevelop knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the TCIScurriculum necessary to deliver the training to staffin their schools. Participants will have the chance toparticipate, practice, and receive feedback in conductingactivities to gain immediate training experience. Trainingtechniques such as role plays, small group discussions,guided fantasies, conducting practice sessions, and usingaudiovisual aids will be demonstrated. The curriculum isevidence informed and trauma sensitive. Participants willreceive all the necessary materials to conduct the TCIStraining program in their school district.Program ObjectivesParticipants will be able to: Pro-actively prevent and/or de-escalate potential crisissituations with students Manage a crisis situation in a therapeutic mannerand, if necessary, intervene physically in a manner thatreduces the risk of harm to students and staff Process the crisis event with students to help improvetheir coping strategies Effectively deliver TCIS training in their schoolsIntended AudienceThis course is for trainers, principals, school counselors/psychologists, teachers, teacher assistants, and otherschool personnel capable of training crisis interventiontechniques.Program OutlineDay 1: Crisis as Opportunity. The TCIS system ispresented, including the definition of crisis, ways thatadults can prevent a crisis situation in the classroommilieu, and helping students feel safe by creating a cultureof nonviolence. Participants are taught how to assess asituation, identify setting conditions in a classroom, theimportance of good classroom instruction, the effects oftrauma, and the importance of emotional competencein preventing crisis, and how to maintain self-controlin preventing or handling a crisis through awareness ofpersonal feelings and values.8Day 2:Triggering and Escalation. The importance ofknowing the student and awareness of the environmentin a crisis situation are discussed. Verbal and nonverbaltechniques for crisis prevention and de-escalation,behaviors support techniques, emotional first aid, how toavoid power struggles, and use of protective interventionsare presented and practiced.Day 3: Escalation, Outburst and Recovery.Managing aggressive behavior, elements of a potentiallyviolent situation are discussed. Strategies for co-regulatingwith a student when at the height of crisis outburstwill be taught and practiced as well as the Life SpaceInterviewing following a crisis event. The rationale forsafety interventions is explained and situations whenrestraint should and should not be used are discussed.The use of various physical intervention techniques andsafety concerns are discussed, presented, and practiced.Day 4: Outburst, Recovery and Implementingthe TCIS System. Participants practice of Life SpaceInterviewing skills, crisis co-regulation skills, and thevarious physical intervention skills. Individual CrisisSupport Plans (ICSPs) are presented and practiced.Safety concerns and documentation issues are discussed.The elements of the TCIS system are reviewed and theimplementation of the TCIS system in school districtsand/or schools is discussed and recommended actionplans are developed for the individual school districtsand/or schools.Day 5: Certification Evaluation and Testing:Crisis Co-regulation and Life Space Interviewing arepracticed. All participants are tested for TCIS AssociateCertification status with a written knowledge test and aLife Space Interview evaluation and physical interventionskills behavioral skills evaluation.MaterialsParticipants who successfully complete the coursereceive a TCIS trainer’s reference and activity guide, aflash drive (containing videos and the TCIS PowerPointpresentation), and a student workbook.THERAPEUTIC CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM COURSE BULLETIN: Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University
TCI TxT ProgramsTCI For Schools Training-of-Trainers AgendaMONDAYIntroduction to CourseTCIS SystemThe Classroom Milieu &Crisis PreventionHelping Students Feel SafeThe Importance of Emotional CompetenceStress Model of CrisisAssessing the SituationAwareness of SelfFRIDAYLife Space Interviewing After RestraintTesting:Physical Intervention TechniquesLSITesting (written)Daily training begins at 8:45 am and concludes at 5:00 pm(except for day 5 when training adjourns at 4:00 pm)TUESDAYAwareness of Child & EnvironmentCrisis Communication & Active ListeningBehavior Support TechniquesEmotional First AidPower StruggleNonverbal CommunicationProtective techniquesWEDNESDAYElements of a Potentially Violent SituationCrisis Co-regulationLife Space Interviewing Choosing a safety interventionStanding RestraintSeated RestraintSmall Child RestraintSupine Restraint and Transferring ControlTHURSDAYCrisis Intervention Role Plays Practicing PhysicalInterventions The Letting Go ProcessSafety Concerns and DocumentationPracticing with ResistanceICSP DevelopmentCriteria for Implementing TCIS System and ActionPlanningTHERAPEUTIC CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM COURSE BULLETIN: Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University9
Two-Day TCI UpdatesTwo-DayTCI UpdatesDesigning Refresher Training11Developing Professional Level Training Skills12Post-Crisis Response13TCI for Developmental Disabilities14TCI for Families (TCIF), Edt. 415TCI for Families (TCIF): Designing Refresher Training16TCI for Schools (TCIS): Designing Refresher Training17Trainer Support: Connecting Concepts and Enhancing Skills1810THERAPEUTIC CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM COURSE BULLETIN: Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University
Two-Day TCI UpdatesDesigning Refresher TrainingThis update is a two-day program for current TCIcertified trainers. The update provides materialsdesigned to assist certified TCI trainers in designingand implementing effective and agency specific TCIrefresher training in order to enhance individual andorganization performance. Topics include: the differencebetween primary training and refresher training; factorsthat facilitate skill transfer and maintenance; an effectiveformat for presenting TCI materials using the model ofdiscussion, demonstration, and practice; and assessing,designing, delivering, and evaluating refresher training.Participants will be asked to present activities appropriatefor refresher training during this update. In advance of theupdate, participants will be asked to bring their activityguides and sample critical incidents (with all personallyidentifying information deleted) for review and useduring the practice activities. An emphasis is placedon advancing the skill development of the participantsin the areas of the early interventions strategies, crisisco-regulation, Life Space Interview (LSI), physical skills,and risk assessment.Program ObjectivesParticipants will be able to: Design refresher training to meet agency-specific goalsand objectives Develop questions to test recall and application of TCIskills and concepts Deliver an activity that advances skills and provides forcorrective feedback Demonstrate effective training strategies that meet theobjectives of refresher training Practice physical restraint skills with moderateresistanceProgram OutlineDay 1 provides an overview of the differences betweenprimary training and refresher training; highlights factorsthat facilitate skill transfer and maintenance; presents howto redesign TCI activities for refresher training and howto deliver these activities to the training group; how touse the training model (discussion, demonstration, andpractice); and how to use incident reports as a trainingtool. Activities focusing on LSIs and deconstructing crisisevents. Physical interventions skills will be presented.Day 2 focuses on participant presentations that highlightself-talk, crisis co-regulation skills, safety interventions,and risk assessment skills. All participants will be testedwith written and competency based tests in order to bere-certified.MaterialsParticipants who successfully complete the updatereceive a Designing Refresher Training reference guideand activity guide.Designing Refresher Training AgendaDAY ONEIntroduction and ExpectationsTransfer of Training and Refresher TrainingConducting Refresher ActivitiesParticipant AssignmentsParticipant PresentationsPhysical Restraint PracticePracticing Physical Restraints with ResistanceDAY TWORefocusParticipant PresentationsPhysical Skills TestingTesting (written)THERAPEUTIC CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM COURSE BULLETIN: Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University11
Two-Day TCI UpdatesDeveloping Professional Level Training SkillsThis is a two-day program for any associate levelTCI trainer. Successful completion of this update isa requirement for those interested in applying forprofessional level certification. This update focuses ondeveloping professional level trainer skills, understandingthe stages of skill development, learning how skills arelearned and maintained, and facilitating the transfer oflearning from the classroom to the workplace. Majortopics include: setting the stage for training, presentationskills, group process and communication skills,knowledge of subject matter, demonstrations of skills,coaching and corrective feedback, and managing thetraining. Participants present a range of activities in orderto receive feedback and enhance their skills in theseareas. This update will look at every aspect of planning,delivering, and evaluating TCI training from the trainer’sperspective.Program OutlineDay 1 presents the criteria for effective training programs,characteristics of adult learners, and the qualities ofeffective trainers. The learning process and learninghierarchies are discussed and applied to TCI training.Participants have the opportunity to present activities insmall groups focusing on verbal information outcomes.Individual corrective feedback on presentation skills is apart of all activities for this update. There will be time atthe end of the day for physical restraint practice and/orbuilding a portfolio for professional certification.Program ObjectivesParticipants will be able to: Identify the criteria for effective training programs Consider characteristics of adult learners whendelivering TCI training Demonstrate presentation skills, group processingskills, and open communication skills Apply the learning process to TCI training Demonstrate TCI skills clearly and appropriately Demonstrate coaching and feedback skills duringpractice sessionsMaterialsParticipants who successfully complete the updatereceive a Developing Professional Level Training Skillsparticipant guidebook designed to help them prepare forthe professional level certification process.Day 2 continues with participant presentationshighlighting skill building activities, cognitive strategies,and motor skills. The TCI model and stages of skilldevelopment, is discussed. All participants will be testedwith written and competency based tests at the end ofthe day for re-certification.Developing Professional Level Training Skills AgendaDAY ONEEffective training programsAdults as learnersTCI trainer competenciesTCI instructional design: The Learning ProcessDelivering TCI trainingVerbal Information ActivitiesParticipant presentationsAttitude ActivitiesBuilding a Portfolio12DAY TWORefocusSkill Building ActivitiesParticipant presentationsCognitive Strategies ActivitiesStages of Skill DevelopmentParticipant presentationsPracticing physical restraintsThe TCI modelTesting (written and physical)THERAPEUTIC CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM COURSE BULLETIN: Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University
Two-Day TCI UpdatesPost-Crisis ResponseThis update is a two-day program for current TCI certifiedtrainers.The TCI Post-Crisis Response.(TCI-PCR) update provides materials to assist TCIcertified trainers in designing and implementing theTCI Post-Crisis Multilevel Response Model (PCR).Topics include, how to address the emotional needsstaff may have when managing aggressive clients; howthe supervisor, after crisis incidents reflecting, cansupport front line staff; and utilizing the Post-CrisisMultilevel Response Model (immediate debriefing, LSI,documentation, incident review with staff, and teamreview).Program ObjectivesParticipants will be able to: Analyze the effect of a crisis on staff members and theorganization Demonstrate immediate debriefing strategies Use the LSI process more effectively with the youthafter crisis Use documentation to assist in the post-crisis response Demonstrate the incident review process with the staffmember(s) Demonstrate the incident review process with theteam Demonstrate the incident review process with theteam, using the incident report and the individualcrisis support plan (ICSP) Develop an implementation plan for the post-crisismultilevel response systemProgram OutlineDay 1 provides an overview of the TCI System andfocuses on the importance of the supervisor and thepost-crisis multilevel response. Participants practiceimmediate debriefing of staff members and learn how toprovide direct supervision to front line staff. Participantsalso practice all of the physical intervention techniques.Day 2 continues with a demonstration and practicesession on conducting incident reviews with staffmembers, using critical incident reports and ICSP’s,and facilitating a team/unit review. Participants havethe opportunity to develop an implementation plan forinstituting the post-crisis multilevel response system intheir own organizations. All participants are tested withwritten and competency based tests in order to apply forre-certification.MaterialsParticipants who successfully complete the updatereceive a TCI Post-Crisis Response reference guide, anactivity guide, a corresponding student workbook and aCD containing the PowerPoint presentation to use intheir direct training.Post-Crisis Response AgendaDAY ONEIntroduction and ExpectationsThe Role of Supervision in the TCI SystemThe Stress Model of Crisis: Staff/Agency PerspectiveImmediate ResponseDirect SupervisionDAY TWOThe LSI and DocumentationIncident Review with StaffIncident Review with TeamImplementation PlanningTesting (written and physical)THERAPEUTIC CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM COURSE BULLETIN: Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University13
Two-Day TCI UpdatesTCI for Developmental DisabilitiesThis update is a two-day program for current TCIcertified trainers. The update provides materials to assiststaff in adapting TCI skills for children and young peoplewho have developmental disabilities such as autism,intellectual disabilities, or developmental delays. Thematerial is designed to enhance the core TCI activities.Topics include: preventing aggression and violence, thehierarchy of communication, setting conditions andtriggers, and adapting the LSI for young people withlimited or no verbal communication skills.Program ObjectivesParticipants will be able to: Identify and reduce environmental and personalsetting conditions for challenging behavior Develop individualized crisis prevention plans for thedevelopmentally disabled population Demonstrate a shortened Life Space Interview (LSI) Apply a hierarchy of communication when using theLSIProgram OutlineDay 1 explores how to prevent aggression and violenceand how to apply the hierarchy of communicationand behavior support strategies when using the LSI.Physical intervention techniques will be practiced forre-certification testing.Day 2 focuses on using a shortened LSI technique, anadvocate LSI and the use of safety interventions with thispopulation. All participants will be tested with writtenand competency based tests at the end of the day forre-certification.MaterialsParticipants who successfully complete the updatereceive a TCI Developmental Disabilities referenceguide, activity guide, a corresponding workbook, andthe PowerPoint presentation for use in their directtraining.TCI for Developmental Disabilities AgendaDAY ONEWarm Up ActivityPreventing Aggression and ViolenceSetting Conditions and Teaching SkillsSituational Management:Behavior Support TechniquesSituational Management: Choosing a SafetyInterventionPhysical Restraint Practice14DAY TWOCrisis Communication SkillsThe Life Space InterviewThe Shortened LSIThe Advocate’s LSITesting (written and physical)THERAPEUTIC CRISIS INTERVENTION SYSTEM COURSE BULLETIN: Residential Child Care Project, Cornell University
Two-Day TCI UpdatesTCI for Families, Edt. 4This update is a two-day program for current TCIcertified trainers to learn the content and revisionsto the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Families(TCIF) curriculum. TCIF is based on the TCI6 corecurriculum but revised for families who are caring forchallenging children in their own homes. Edition 4stresses crisis prevention and de-escalation
Life Space Interview (LSI) Crisis Intervention Role Plays FRIDAY The Shortened LSI Developing Individual crisis support plans Testing: LSI Written Daily training begins at 8:45 am and concludes at 5:00 pm (except for day 5 when training adjourns at 4:00 pm) TCI For Families Training-of-Trainers Agenda
