Denise Kindschi Gosselin, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus, Western New England University
Massachusetts State Police Trooper (ret.)
Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Professor Emeritus, Western New England University
Massachusetts State Police Trooper (ret.)
Mental Health First Aid Instructor
We can work with you and your staff to increase the participants knowledge, skills, and confidence so they can recognize when someone may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge or crisis. The course will teach them how to utilize the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan to support the person in getting the help they need.
The program is designed decrease the stigma that exists around mental illness and addition. Our instructors have achieved an advanced degree in their field and are highly experienced educators.
Higher Education options include:
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based public education and prevention tool to increase mental health literacy.
Three Certification Options
Cutting-edge introduction to the legal system and alternatives to incarceration
Comprehensive introduction to psychiatric disorders and mental health problems experienced by the criminal justice population and the professionals who work with them. Promotes collaboration and wellness as a priority to reducing stigma and encouraging dialogue.
The authoritative introduction to family violence
Heavy Hands is an authentic introduction to the crimes of family violence, covering offenders and offenses, impact on victims, and responses of the criminal justice system. Comprehensive yet easy to understand, this established text is essential reading. Gosselin draws on extensive field experience and real examples to explain abuse and its effects on survivors.
Comprehensive introduction to interviewing and interrogation, with legal considerations
Provides essential interviewing and interrogation methods that readers can rely on throughout a criminal justice career. Exploring multiple approaches and legal considerations, Gosselin describes techniques that improve both the quality and quantity of information gathered from victims, witnesses, and perpetrators.
Let us know the details on your training needs. We'll let you know if it's something we can help with. We look forward to hearing from you!