Training & Development
Comprehensive training requirements for counselors including initial certification and ongoing professional development.
Initial Training (54 hours total)
Crisis Intervention Fundamentals
8hRecognitionAssessmentDe-escalationEmotional first aid
Suicide Prevention & Assessment
6hRisk factorsScreening toolsSafety planningLethal means counseling
Trauma-Informed Care
6hUnderstanding traumaSix principlesRecognizing responsesAvoiding re-traumatization
Domestic Violence & Abuse
4hDynamicsSafety assessmentResourcesSupporting survivors
Child Abuse & Exploitation
4hRecognitionMandatory reportingSupporting familiesSwiss law
Substance Abuse & Addiction
4hDisordersOverdose recognitionHarm reductionTreatment options
Mental Health Conditions
6hDepressionAnxietyPsychosisDissociationPersonality disorders
Therapeutic Techniques
8hCBT basicsMindfulnessGroundingMotivational interviewing
SOSFORALL Systems
4hSystem navigationDocumentationEscalationHandoff procedures
Swiss Mental Health Law
4hServicesLegal frameworkConfidentialityMandatory reportingEthics
Ongoing Training (20+ hours annually)
Monthly Sessions
Frequency
Monthly
Hours
2h
Content
New protocols, case discussions, skill development
Quarterly Specialized Training
Frequency
Quarterly
Hours
4h
Content
Deep dives into crisis types, advanced techniques
Annual Comprehensive Training
Frequency
Annually
Hours
8h
Content
Recertification, updates, competency assessment
Weekly Supervision
Frequency
Weekly
Hours
1h
Content
Individual supervision, case review, skill coaching