Practical Aspects of PEER Support and First Responder Wellness

2026 Classes

 

Registration:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977195010501?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

 

 

TD Forensics and its training partners are offering the most up-to-date and comprehensive Peer Support and First Responder Wellness class in Connecticut.

  • Focusing on ALL First Responders
  • Covering a wide range of topics.

This comprehensive multidisciplinary team of presenters will provide class participants with information on how to create and implement a Peer Support Team on both a state and regional levels.

 

The information provided will also address the following: Implementing and running a peer team both locally and regionally, how to support team members on the team individually, and most importantly, how to sustain a Peer Support Team over time.

 

Information on ethical concerns, agency concerns, and legal concerns will also be addressed.

 

Lastly, this training will also cover the topic of individual wellness as it pertains to Peer Support Teams and individual First Responders: Including agency and self-resiliency as well as future sustainability for both.

 

The mission of this training is that all participants will return to their respective organizations feeling knowledgeable, empowered, and prepared to aid in developing and sustaining their own PEER Support Team.

 

  • Each class participant will be provided with an updated and current manual which can be referenced both in class and after the participant returns to their respective organization to aide with consistency and guidance.
  • Each class participant will also be provided with an updated and current workbook containing example policies, forms, and other useful tools.
  • Following completion of the class, each class participant will obtain 18-POST Certified Credits in the 400 area.
  • Each class participant will learn from the vast knowledge multiple individuals who currently work in the fields of Peer Support, Wellness, and Mental Health.

 

 

Key Instructors

 

Tabatha Maiorano, PhD, LCSW, LADC, BCD

· (18+ yr.) Former DMHAS employee specializing in CIT, Mobile Crisis, and Peer Support.

· 17+ years as the DMHAS Co-Lead for Region 3 CISM and DBHRN (CISM / CISD).

· TD Forensics, LLCS owner: Consultant, trainer, and clinical services provider.

 

Rodney Valdes, CSP-TFC

· Prior Peer Support Coordinator and current Public Safety Information Office Unit Supervisor and Chaplaincy Program Coordinator.

 

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Below are the class dates, times, and locations

(Each Participant MUST Attend All Three Days)

 

Registration:

 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977195010501?aff=oddtdtcreator
 

 

 

• March 18-20, 2026

(3-day full training) - must attend all 3 days

(8am-3pm) (Registration 8-8:30am / start promptly 8:30am)

 

  • Norwalk Police Department
  • Training Room
  • Parking is at the Train Station (SoNo) Parking Garage / Across the Street from the Police Department
    • 1 State St, Norwalk, CT 06854

Bottled water will be provided.

Area restaurants nearby / please plan accordingly.

Hotel available, nearby:

Restaurants: WALKING DISTANCE:

 

  • SoNo Harbor Deli & Cafe (cop friendly)
    • 0.3 mile away (6-minute walk)

 

  • Mecha Noodle Bar Mecha Noodle Bar
    •  0.3-mile, 6 min walk.

 

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• April 8-10, 2026

(3-day full training) - must attend all 3 days

(8am-3pm) (Registration 8-8:30am / start promptly 8:30am)

 

  • East Hartford Police Department
  • 31 School Street, East Hartford, CT.
  • 2nd Floor Training Room

Water cooler is available for use in the training room.

Area restaurants nearby / please plan accordingly.

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• July 22-24, 2026

(3-day full training) - must attend all 3 days

(8am-3pm) (Registration 8-8:30am / start promptly 8:30am)

 

  • Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)
  • School of Business, New Haven CT. 06515
    • (Room 105)
  • Parkin in lot 3 / Across the Street from the School of Business
    • 47 Farnham Avenue, New Haven CT 06515.

Bottled water will be provided.

School food supplies / cafeteria is closed.

Area restaurants nearby / please plan accordingly.

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• October 21-23, 2026

(3-day full training) - must attend all 3 days

(8am-3pm) (Registration 8-8:30am / start promptly 8:30am)

 

  • Foxwoods Mashantucket Pequot Public Safety Building
  • 101 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT 06338

Water is available on site.

Vending machines on site.

Area restaurants nearby / please plan accordingly.

 

Reduced hotel rates for Foxwoods (Great Cedar Hotel)

Use link below:

 

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Class Cost is $200 per participant for the 3-day class.

Approved for 18 POST-Hours (level 400).

This class is approved for 18 OEMS CME/CEU credit hours (through EMS).

 

Classes are limited to 50 participants to allow for a rich, informative, and interactive experience. If there is extensive interest in a specific date / we may increase the slots allowed: Please use the "place on wait list" button.

 

WHEN REGISTERING:

  • Please register each person that is attending separately.
  • Please list the attendee’s name and email so that he/she receives confirmation and updates.
  • If you are registering for someone else, and using a different billing card, then please input the attendee information and then your credit card information: That is ok. Please register the name of the ATTENDEE.
  • Substitutions for attendees are allowed.
  • Due to EventBrite fees, there will be no refunds for No-Shows/Cancelations.
    • Thank you for understanding.

 

Any questions can be directed at the following: