Transition to RSP Training
The Transition to RSP Training [MS PowerPoint 10650kb] provides a review of key concepts and crisis counseling skills, with an emphasis on issues to be anticipated in the longer term RSP; in other words, how RSP needs may differ or evolve from those encountered in the more immediate disaster aftermath.
RSP Midprogram Training
Timing of the RSP Midprogram Training [MS PowerPoint 11720kb] varies depending on the length of the ISP, but it is usually held 3–6 months into the RSP. It addresses issues of staff morale and stress management related to the disillusionment phase of disaster. The training focuses on continuing outreach and service provision under difficult circumstances. It includes problem solving for specific CCP issues encountered. It begins to address the subject of eventual program phasedown.
Disaster Anniversary Training
The Disaster Anniversary Training [MS PowerPoint 7447kb] is held several weeks before the first anniversary of the disaster event. It focuses on expected anniversary reactions and intervention strategies.
RSP Phasedown Training
The RSP Phasedown Training [MS PowerPoint 5971kb] usually takes place 6–8 weeks prior to the program's scheduled phasedown. Program phasedown issues include managing staff stress, future planning, assisting the program and its staff to document the event, planning to leave a legacy for the community, and dealing with referral and continued-services issues via community partnerships.