“I would definitely recommend this training to education professionals, parents, health care providers, police officers, etc.. We all encounter people who are in midst of a crises, and learning how we can better manage our own actions and reactions in those situations can help us make a positive difference in the lives of others. This training is relevant whether we are in the parent role when our toddler is having a “tantrum” or whether our professional role is to help when we come across a person experiencing a crisis or mental health emergency. This training was delivered with compassion for those living with mental illness and helped increase my own knowledge of the brain and understanding of how our bodies function (or don’t function) during a crisis.”

” I completed the SPRT training and came away with an enhanced understanding of how a law enforcement officer can use simple, effective steps in de-escalating a situation when dealing with a person in crisis. The tools that are put to work from the training, help an officer respond to a situation and guide the outcome to the appropriate course of action.”

“It was a privilege to be able to participate in this course. As a career self-defense instructor, I have the unique opportunity to teach the average person self-defense and I am a huge advocate for continued training whether in my empty hand classes or in my concealed carry classes. I feel de-escalation of a critical situation is step 1 and when you potentially have someone who may fit in the special population’s categories it is even more critical. I think this course gives a great picture of how to recognize a potential issue with a person that may fit in the category and how to work with them.

I have had the opportunity to not only train with some LEO’s in my over 30 years of training but also teach some of them. It is my feeling that the law enforcement community does not get enough training on de-escalation tactics and I think any program like this can be very beneficial to any police officer as well as educators and self-defense instructors of all types. I HIGHLY recommend this course for anyone who works in the public service field and may have to encounter someone like this.”

“I recently had the opportunity to participate in the SPRT program and found it to be a valuable and educational experience.  The reasonable length of time for the program allows it to fit into an agency’s busy schedule while allowing an officer the opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the complexities involving our customers who may be in crisis or in need.  Its balanced approach never underestimates the importance of officer safety but helps an officer better recognize special populations who need a professional and empathetic police response.”

“The SPRT course provides a strong foundation of knowledge  that is useful for safely and effectively responding to mental health crises. The concepts and skills taught are relevant for a wide range of audiences. Taking the course facilitates empathy and understanding, which are so critical when responding to the needs of vulnerable populations. Anyone who takes the course will acquire valuable, essential tools that may save a life one day. The curriculum is interesting and engaging from start to finish.”