Courses on responding to high-stress events will be offered at the Bermuda College this autumn.

The programmes will be led by Mira Ingemann, an instructor certified by the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.

Training will combine practical exercises and group tasks to explore when crisis intervention should be used, how it should be delivered and recognising best practices depending on the situation.

Dr Ingemann said: “When something devastating happens, people naturally want to offer support but many feel helpless or worry about saying or doing the wrong thing.

“Preparation can transform that concern into a calm, informed and supportive presence, whether responding to a personal tragedy, road fatality, workplace crisis, large-scale emergency or natural disaster.

“Through Bermuda College, I hope to make this standardised training accessible to more people while enabling existing critical incident stress management-trained members to deepen their skills and progress towards specialist certification.

“Ultimately, the goal is to strengthen Bermuda’s network of prepared, compassionate responders.”

Assisting Individuals in Crisis will focus on psychological support through the lens of “emotional first aid” rather than psychotherapy.

Classes will include psychological first aid and common crisis reactions.

Group Crisis Intervention will cover the basics of CISM and its approaches, as well as when follow-up services and referrals are needed.

The courses are aimed at people looking for a career in education, emergency response, employee assistance and healthcare.

Dr Ingemann, a registered clinical psychologist, has more than 30 years of experience working as an International Critical Incident Stress Foundation-certified instructor.

As founder of Moksha Therapeutics, she offers trauma-informed clinical services and CISM training across public safety, healthcare, military and community settings.

Dr Ingemann created the Bermuda Police Service’s CISM programme and has provided crisis intervention training locally and internationally.

The courses are part of the college’s wider fall programme offered through the Athora Division of Professional and Career Education, or Apace.

Other options include classes focused on artificial intelligence and its industry applications towards healthcare, childcare and horticulture.

Tawana Flood, the director of Apace, said: “We are focused on helping people upskill, reskill and move forward with confidence.”

Bermudians pursuing Apace can apply for needs-based funding support, which can account for as much as 80 per cent of tuition and laboratory fees.

The application period for funding support for fall 2026 closes on October 15.

Prospective students should review the full class schedule before registering as course dates, availability and requirements will vary.

For more details on financial aid, e-mail financialsupportservices@college.bm, and on courses, e-mail apace@college.bm.