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2-day MESS Basic

Be Compassionate. Be Capable.

Learn how to help anyone, anytime, through any difficulty—whether they’re reeling from sudden tragedy or quietly weighed down by grief, loss, or the relentless pressures of everyday life.

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One Training. Two Toolkits.

From this course, you’ll leave with two distinct toolkits—MES(Support) and MES(Stabilization). 

Through rich instruction, guided reflection, and immersive practice, you’ll build the capacity to provide crisis stabilization and practical support with clarity, competence, and compassion.

Online or In Person

Whether you join us online or in person, every training is designed to be interactive, practical, and engaging.
From lively discussions to real-world practice, you’ll walk away ready to help.

On Zoom

+ PROS +

  • Cost-effective
    No travel expenses for instructors or participants

  • Accessible anywhere
    Join from anywhere with internet

  • Time-saving
    No commute

  • Flexible participation
    Accommodates multiple locations or time zones

  • Equally effective
    No loss of learning outcomes

- CONS -

  • Screen fatigue
    Engagement can be tiring

  • Tech barriers
    Participants need a stable internet connection

  • Limited in-person connection
    Harder to replicate the informal chats and energy of being in the same room

  • Distractions
    External interruptions can affect focus

 

In Person

+ PROS +

  • Easier engagement
    Body language, group dynamics, and energy can keep people more engaged

  • Fewer distractions
    Being in a dedicated training environment helps focus

  • Networking opportunities
    Side conversations and shared meals build lasting relationships

- CONS -

  • Higher cost
    Travel, lodging, and instructor expenses
  • Geographic limitations
    Attendance is limited to those who can travel
  • Time commitment
    Travel plus full-day schedules can be harder to fit into busy lives
  • Venue logistics
    Scheduling, setup, and location accessibility can be challenging

Which ever you choose, evaluations have shown that learning outcomes are the same.  So, whether in-person or over Zoom, your knowledge will deepen, skills will sharpen, and ability will improve.

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