NCI With Advanced Physical Skills Mental Health Training

This document is a guide for the NCI™ With Advanced Physical Skills Mental Health Renewal Program, which aims to enhance the skills of Certified Instructors in teaching mental health interventions. The program consists of three parts: an online course, classroom training, and a live virtual day. The online component covers mental health basics and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® training, while the classroom sessions focus on safety intervention skills and teaching practices. Participants will learn to identify escalating behaviors, manage emotional responses, and apply various intervention strategies based on a person-centered approach. The guide outlines program objectives, including defining mental health disorders, addressing social stigmas, and employing effective communication skills. Additionally, it details the facilitation methods and the structure of the training components, ensuring that instructors are well-prepared to teach within their organizations. A certificate of completion is awarded upon fulfilling all program requirements.