First Responder Peer Support/Chaplain Training - Level 2 (Zoom Training)

First Responder Peer Support/Chaplain Training - Level 2

Newburgh, IN – October 28, 2026

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Cost: $99 per person + Eventbrite service & processing fees

*Group Discount Tickets: Buy 4 or more tickets for $74.25 per person + Eventbrite service & processing fees

You can register for this course even if you have not completed our Level 1 course.

This class is open to everyone who has a heart to serve and support First Responders! You do NOT have to currently be a Peer Support/Chaplain to attend.

Learn how to effectively serve our Fire/EMS/Military/Police first responders. Peer Support, Chaplains, church leaders, non-profit volunteers, counselors, Hospice personnel, and anyone who has a heart for first responders can be used to serve these heroes.

But, WHO TRAINS THE PEER SUPPORT/CHAPLAINS? Often well-intentioned people who want to serve as chaplains must learn through the school of hard knocks. The realities that are faced daily by police officers, firefighters, military personnel and paramedics markedly differ from the routines that many other people face. This Level 2 Training will equip each student with practical tips, tools, and techniques to support first responders.

Topics:

• Treating & Managing PTSD

• First Responder Relationship Building Blocks

• Leading Practices for Debriefing after the Scene

• Communication Principles

• Supporting the First Responder’s Family

• Proper Steps to Dealing with Guilt

• Defusing Trauma Immediately after an Encounter

• Do’s & Don’ts of Emotional Response

• Compassion Fatigue Treatment

• Effective Techniques to Bring Healing from Suffering

• And Much More!

Who Should Attend?

• Peer Support Team Members

• Chaplains

• Police, EMS, Military, Fire, & Corrections Officers

• Pastors, Church Leaders, & Ministry Volunteers

• Hospice/Social Workers

• Hospital Chaplains

• Anyone desiring to minister to & support first responders

Certificates:

Attendees will receive a certificate of completion after the training | Note: This training does NOT certify anyone as a Chaplain.

Location: Deaconess Gateway Hospital - Gateway Pavilion 3rd Floor | 4011 Gateway Blvd, Newburgh, IN 47630

For questions contact: Dr. Barry Young

Email: barrymichaelyoung@yahoo.com or 30seconddevo@gmail.com | Phone: 816-808-0789

Website: https://servingheroes.serveandshield.com