International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.

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The mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide.
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International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc.
3290 Pine Orchard Lane, Suite 106
Ellicott City, MD 21042

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Renewal & Resilience: Embracing Change, Building Strength

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Resilience & Renewal As We Rise By Lifting Others

By: Cheri Castallano

In 2025, effective peer support is more essential than ever, and this article shows you how to make a real difference. It highlights practical strategies for enhancing support systems, fostering resilience, and addressing crises compassionately. Whether you’re involved in crisis response or community care, these insights will help you strengthen connections and elevate your impact.

Duty, Honor, Hope

By: Beth L. Hewett, PhD, CT, CCISM, CEOLS

Duty, Honor, Hope offers a practical approach to understanding and addressing the often-unspoken grief experienced by first responders. Through the lived experiences of 21 first responders, it provides strategies for managing grief and preventing its accumulation in both professional and personal life.

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

— Nelson Mandela

The ICISF World Congress 18 Is Almost Here!

Join us at the World Congress, a biannual conference uniting global Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) experts to share the latest research, effective interventions and peer support strategies to build resilience and enhance well-being.