International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
Collaborating to Enhance Crisis Response and Trauma Support Services
[Ellicott City, Maryland] – The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. (ICISF) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology (GCAT), a leading international organization dedicated to humanitarian assistance and trauma care. This partnership marks a significant step forward in providing critical incident stress management (CISM) and trauma recovery resources to individuals and communities impacted by crisis.
Aligned Missions for Global Impact
Founded to address trauma in the wake of catastrophic events, GCAT brings decades of expertise in trauma care and compassion fatigue service, delivered by trained traumatologists and licensed mental health professionals. ICISF, a globally recognized leader in CISM, shares GCAT’s commitment to building resilience and offering support to those affected by critical incidents.
“This partnership underscores ICISF’s dedication to fostering collaborative solutions for trauma and stress management,” said Michele Parks, Director of Business Development, ICISF. “By aligning with GCAT, we can expand our collective reach and enhance the quality of care for individuals recovering from critical incidents.”
Shared Goals and Collaboration
The partnership will focus on advancing initiatives to benefit trauma survivors, including:
“The leadership at Green Cross Academy of Traumatology is excited to enter into this new partnership with ICISF. Dr. Mary Schoenfeldt, Board President of Green Cross said, ”thank you ICISF for the collaborative working relationship we have shared for many years and we look forward to all we can do together in the future. The members of both organizations will be gain as a result.” Dr. Schoenfeldt reminds all ICISF members that the ICISF trainings you have taken in many cases can be cross walked into GCAT membership and courses required for certification in one of many GCAT’s levels of programs such as Field Traumatologist and Compassion Fatigue Practitioner.”
A Legacy of Service
ICISF has long been at the forefront of CISM, delivering evidence-based tools to help first responders, healthcare workers, and other professionals manage the effects of trauma and critical incidents. Similarly, GCAT has established itself as a trusted provider of trauma recovery services, founded in response to the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995.
This partnership builds on both organizations’ rich histories, creating a united front to address the growing need for trauma care and crisis management in an increasingly complex world.
For More Information
Learn more about ICISF’s work at www.icisf.org and GCAT’s mission at www.greencross.org. For the latest updates and resources from GCAT, access their recent newsletter.
Media Contact
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The Green Cross Academy of Traumatology was initially organized to serve a need in Oklahoma City following the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building. In 2004, GCP merged with Green Cross Foundation and emerged as the Green Cross Academy of Traumatology. We are an international, non-profit, humanitarian assistance organization, composed of trained traumatologists and compassion fatigue service providers. Most are licensed mental health professionals, all are oriented to helping people in crisis following traumatic events.
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