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Certified in Survival Mindset, CSM ℠

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About the Certified in Survival Mindset Program

A new credential being offered by the International College of the Behavioral Sciences (ICBS) is based on the work of Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. The Certified in Survival Mindset, CSM℠ program is a credential essential to physical and psychological survival before, during, and after a critical incident. Subject matter expert Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world’s foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime. The course materials cover each of his books, On Killing, On Combat, and Warrior Mindset, and will prepare you for the physiological and psychological aspects of violent encounters and equip your body and mind to survive disastrous events.

What CSM℠ program does for you

Warrior Mindset

  • List the mental and physical benefits of physical conditioning.
  • Describe the different ways to control arousal, including tactical arousal control techniques.
  • Recognize the signs of acute stress.
  • Explain the effects of stress on performance.
  • Categorize the different types of fear that can effect performance.
  • Explain tactical muscle relaxation and list the benefits.
  • Demonstrate the progressive relaxation method.
  • Recite the four steps of stress inoculation.
  • Describe circles of attention as it relates to concentration.
  • Utilize tactical performance imagery effectively.
  • Explain STEP-UP and give examples of how to do it effectively.

On Killing

  • Describe the average human resistance to killing.
  • Explain the fight, flight, posture, or submit response model.
  • List and describe the major factors responsible for psychiatric casualties on the battlefield.
  • Analyze the effects of physical and emotional distance on a soldier's readiness to kill.
  • Recite the response stages to killing.
  • Explain the designations of sheep, sheepdogs, and wolves for human beings.

On Combat

  • Explain the Universal Human Phobia and describe its impact on society.
  • Explain the roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
  • Analyze the differences between Conditions White, Yellow, Red, Gray, and Black.
  • Demonstrate tactical breathing.
  • List the perceptual distortions that occur in combat.
  • Discuss the effect of violent video games on society.
  • Summarize the findings of the Klinger Study as it pertains to thoughts, feelings, and perceptual distortions experienced during and after life-or-death situations.
  • Recite the four principles of training a warrior.
  • Compare the different warrior attitudes before combat.
  • Give examples of warriors who overcame their fears of being injured in combat.
  • Recognize the symptoms of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder.
  • Describe the elements needed for post-traumatic stress recovery.

To earn the certification, applicants must:

  • Provide copies of a resume/curriculum vitae
  • Provide copies of any degrees, licenses, certificates, and/or commissions
  • Must pass the Certified in Survival Mindset, CSM exam

How to Apply

Click here to become a member and enroll in Certified in Survial Mindset.

For more information call toll free (800) 423-9737 or fax (417) 881-4702.