The 2017 Chaplain's Academy will be held from Monday, April 24th through April 26th. The Academy will offer the 3-day Basic track for those who are new to chaplaincy, those who have very little chaplaincy training, and those who just need a refresher. There will also be three break-out sessions specifically for Liaison Officers and Chaplain Program Coodinators.

This year, the Academy will also offer a 2-day Advanced Class: Assisting Individuals in Crisis and Peer Support (ICISF Class).  This is a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) class designed specifically for those who respond to critical incidents.   Most crisis interventions are typically done by individuals, one-on-one.  The course objectives are:

• learn fundamental principles of crisis intervention;

• signs & symptoms of stress after trauma;

• demonstrate crisis communication techniques;

• and identify risk factors for suicide.

As always, we will have a group of outstanding, well-qualified instructors who will bring you the most up-to-date information and training in chaplaincy. You can also expect great fellowship and networking opportunities as well as plenty of delicious food. 

This training and curriculum is approved and accepted by the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC) as meeting their requirements for Basic and Liaison credentialing (membership in ICPC and additional CEUs are required).  Training certificates documenting contact hours will be presented to each participant only for the classes they attended.  Therefore, participants are strongly encouraged to attend all three days of the academy if they intend to seek ICPC credentials.

The Annual Training Seminar (ATS) offered by International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC) specifically is intended to prepare law enforcement chaplains for their specialized work.

The required 12 core courses for credentialing at the Basic level of law enforcement chaplaincy will be offered, as well as an Advanced Track and Enrichment Courses.  ICPC Regions also offer course work to satisfy many of the basic credentialing requirements.

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The 2017 Chaplain's Academy will be held from Monday, April 24th through April 26th. The Academy will offer the 3-day Basic track for those who are new to chaplaincy, those who have very little chaplaincy training, and those who just need a refresher. There will also be three break-out sessions specifically for Liaison Officers and Chaplain Program Coodinators.

This training and curriculum is approved and accepted by the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC) as meeting their requirements for Basic and Liaison credentialing (membership in ICPC and additional CEUs are required).  Training certificates documenting contact hours will be presented to each participant only for the classes they attended.  Therefore, participants are strongly encouraged to attend all three days of the academy if they intend to seek ICPC credentials

This year, the Academy will also offer a 2-day Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) class on Stress Management for the Trauma Care Provider for those who have already completed the Basic track.  

As always, we will have a group of outstanding, well-qualified instructors who will bring you the most up-to-date information and training in chaplaincy. You can also expect great fellowship and networking opportunities as well as plenty of delicious food. 

BASIC ACADEMY / LIAISON OFFICER Track

Summary:  Training topics include: Introduction to Law Enforcement Chaplaincy, Death Notification, Ethics, Suicide, Stress Management, Legal Liability & Confidentiality, Substance Abuse, Law Enforcement Family, Sensitivity and Diversity, Responding to a Crisis, Officer Injury or Death, Ceremonies & Events, and others.

Cost: $75 per student per day or $200 per student for all three days covers administrative costs, academy handbook, handouts, refreshments, and catered lunch each day. Download and complete the registration form (available below) and send in together with your payment. Please do this as soon as possible in order to reserve your seat. Checks should be made payable to: Shelby County Law Enforcement Chaplains Association or SCLECA. 

Please return completed registration form and payment to: Shelby County Law Enforcement Chaplains Association, P. O. Box 1095, Columbiana, Alabama, 35051

 For additional information: Lt. Michael DeHart at (205) 670-6037 or email: mdehart@shelbyso.com

ADVANCED Class - Stress Management for the Trauma Care Provider

When:  Monday & Tuesday, April 24th and 25th, 2017  :: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day (13 hours total class time)                 

Location:  Shelby Baptist Association, 205 Walton Street, Columbiana, Alabama 35051

(Please join the Basic Academy class for devotional, prayer, announcements and coffee each morning at 7:30 a.m. at the Sheriff’s Training Center, 543 McDow Road, Columbiana, AL 35051)

Course Description:  This course is designed to provide awareness and skills necessary to cope with the stress that we face in the task of helping others. The class explores the “Stress Continuum” – Eustress, traumatic stress, burnout, counter-transference, compassion fatigue, secondary PTSD, and vicarious traumatization, which may occur as a result of helping others.  Coping strategies will be discussed.  The class offers effective stress management techniques for self-care, preventive strategies, and plans to enhance one’s stress resilience for the future.

Everyone who completes the 13-hour class will receive a Certificate of Training documenting 13 hours of C.E.U. credit from University of Maryland, Baltimore Campus.

Instructors: Dr. A. Mac Stinson, Jr. and Glenda Stinson are approved instructors through the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. (ICISF).  Mac is also the co-founder and president of Alabama CISM, Inc.  (www.AlabamaCISM.org)

Class Fee: $ 150.00 per class member includes student manual, catered lunch and incidentals.  To assist with planning and ordering class materials, the registration deadline is April 7, 2017, after which there will be no refunds. Completed registration forms and payment should be sent AS SOON AS POSSIBLE in order to secure your seat.  Please complete and return the registration form below along with your payment (payable to Mac Stinson) to:  Mac Stinson, 6151 Chelsea Road, Columbiana, AL 35051

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Mac Stinson or Glenda Stinson at: (205) 669-6498, or (205) 835-6498, or (205) 835-6495, or send email to:  glendastinson@gmail.com .

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hampton Inn, 93 Metro Drive, Calera, AL 35040

Phone:(205) 668-6565, or online at: http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/alabama/hampton-inn-calera-CALALHX/index.html. 

Mention “Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Training” for reduced rate when you book your reservation.