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WELCOME TO CISMbooks – YOUR BOOKSTORE FOR CISM RESOURCES

An appetite for learning offers a healthy craving. The ICISF is pleased to help you satisfy the desire to learn more about Critical Incident Stress and techniques to help people who face such trauma. This bookstore offers you the opportunity to gain more, supplementing the training programs and knowledge offered by the ICISF.

Please explore the titles and authors we now offer in this store; and keep visiting to discover additional products as they become available. We are just getting started with this venture, building a new resource to feed your appetite for learning. We invite you to become part of this journey.

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Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
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Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM): A Practical Review
Author: George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, ABPP, CCISM, Author: Jeffrey T. Mitchell, PhD, CCISM, Author: DanSun PhotoArt
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This volume represents the latest available review of the core concepts, intervention tactics, and research on Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
It includes sample questions to enhance your knowledge of CISM, which will help to prepare you for Certification in Critical Incident Stress Management (CCISM) through the University of Maryland Baltimore County's certification examination.

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Disasters
Psychological Elements and Operational Guidelines
Author: Jeffrey T. Mitchell, PhD, CCISM
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The impacts of disasters can be soul crushing. Grief struck survivors are confused as to how to work their way through the community destruction and the deaths and injuries to people they care about. Disasters - Psychological Elements and Operational Guidelines was written to help disaster response and crisis intervention personnel to provide emotional support to distraught people in the aftermath of a community disaster.

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Pastoral Crisis Intervention
Author: George S. Everly, Jr. PhD, ABPP, FACLP
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Though often called upon to provide support in times of crisis many pastors and other spiritual and religious leaders have never received guidance in the science of psychological crisis intervention. This book, written by the pioneering author of the field of pastoral crisis intervention, provides that guidance. 

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Peer Paracounseling (PPC)
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We're excited to offer a brand new set of Quick Reference Cards created by Dr. George Everly and Ms. Cherie Castellano!

Please note our introductory price list:

  • 1 set for $20
  • 2-10 sets for $17 per set ($3 discount per set)
  • 11-50 sets for $16 per set ($4 discount per set)
  • 51+ sets for $15 per set ($5 discount per set)


No code needed! Simply add to cart and then adjust your wanted amount in the shopping cart, click "update cart", and the bulk discount is automatically applied.

Peer Paracounseling (PPC) is an advanced form of peer psychological support. Following a step-by-step model is believed to enhance outcome. These 8 Quick Reference Cards provide a guide with helpful hints.

Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) & Psychological Crisis Intervention
A Practical Review of Research
Author: George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, ABPP, CCISM
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Do you find research in the fields of psychological crisis intervention and disaster mental health confusing? Well, it is! But just because it’s confusing doesn’t mean it’s not important… it’s critical in policy formation, program development, and practical application. This practical guide to understanding research relevant to CISM is essential reading for anyone working in any aspect of emergency mental health and disaster response.

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Psychological Body Armor™
Lessons from Neuroscience That Can Save Your Career, Your Marriage, and Your Life
Author: George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, ABPP, CCISM
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Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity. But imagine if there was a way to "immunize" yourself from the stress of adversity. First responders, first receivers, disaster responders, public health professionals, and military members, to mention a few, are exposed to situations that can cause physical injury. As a result, they wear physical body armor and PPE for protection. At the same time, they are exposed to situations that can cause psychological injury. Shouldn't they also learn to use Psychological Body Armor™ for protection? Based on the latest relevant science, this book shows you how.

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The Resilient Child
Seven Essential Lessons and Practical Tips for Building Happiness, Success, and Social Intelligence
Author: George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, ABPP, CCISM
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How many children suffer because they were never taught to handle the stress of competition, bullying, and the pressure to fit in? Stress, depression, and anxiety are epidemic amongst children today. More than any other life skill, resilience may be the most important and yet most frequently overlooked skill for children and teenagers to learn. This book is a practical guide to teaching them how to thrive in times of challenge, adversity, and even failure.

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Field Guide Series
Purchase our complete Field Guide Series with just one click for a special bundle price!
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RITS
Author: George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, ABPP, CCISM, Author: Jeffrey T. Mitchell, PhD, CCISM
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Equip your students with essential crisis response skills using this engaging video on Rest Intervention Transition Services (RITS) featuring the creator of C.I.S.M, Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell, and the co-founder of ICISF, Dr. George Everly.

Whether teaching crisis counseling, social work, psychology, or continuing education, this video demonstrates the RITS model for stabilizing and supporting emergency and military personnel in a large-scale operation or disaster.

It features real-world depictions of each stage of the approach for immediately de-escalating distress and facilitating connections to ongoing care.

 

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