Don't be caught off-guard.

Crisis Relief

Are you ready to respond?

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WHEN CHAOS ARRIVES, RESPOND IMMEDIATELY TO RESTORE CALM.

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The Authors

Peter White, MA & David Peat, PhD.

White and Peat bring deep experience in crisis planning, intervention, and training across education, health, and community settings.



When crisis hits, clear guidance matters


Contact Dr. Peat to discuss consulting, planning, and training services tailored to your setting.

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It is overwhelming to be a leader in today's crisis-riddled world. We are here to make sure you know how to respond when a crisis occurs.


We are here to guide institutional leaders,  principals, teachers with the tools they need to produce the best outcome for the worst possible scenarios. 

Our schools and institutions are not immune to society's challenges. Violence, threats, suicide, sudden loss, a child's terminal illness, family crisis, or a large-scale disaster will happen.

Produce the Best Outcome for the Worst Possible Scenarios

An Essential Response to Our Modern School & Institution  Dilemma

A few years ago, Dr. Peat and Peter White began noticing a disturbing trend when disasters struck communities.


Communities, school leaders, and teachers were often ill-prepared to respond effectively to the effects of a crisis no one could have imagined happening in their school or community.


In response, they wrote a book outlining a clear course of action—an indispensable guide featuring easy-to-use, immediate response checklists and forms, along with practical guidance on what needs to be done, when, where, why, how, and by whom.



This guide is still available to purchase. Since then, they have found Divisions, Schools and Institutions often require personal guidance to adjust and implement a robust crisis response.


These 10 Steps outline key principles for responding effectively.

10-Step Framework for Crisis Relief


A crisis plan should never be written in the middle of chaos. 


The strongest institutions prepare early, think clearly, and build a framework before it is urgently needed.

No two schools or institutions face the same risks, pressures, or community expectations. 


Expert guidance can help ensure the plan is practical, responsive, and tailored to your setting.

Preparation means more than good intentions. 


Crisis responses require clear definitions of crisis, designated team members, clear responsibilities levels of response, and reliable systems for communication and record keeping.

Not every crisis should be handled in the same way. 


Violence, suicide, sudden loss, family trauma, and large-scale disaster each require a response to fit the nature and severity of the event.

When a crisis hits, speed and coordination matters. 


The crisis team must move quickly to assess the situation, assign responsibilities, protect safety, and guide the first stages of response.

Families, staff, and the wider public look for leadership in moments of uncertainty. 


Proactive, measured communication reduces confusion, manages expectations, and preserves trust.

In the aftermath of crisis, emotional distress must be taken seriously. 


Safe spaces, careful monitoring, and appropriate crisis support helps stabilize individuals and reduce longer-term harm.

After the initial response is underway, leaders should review what happened, assess the impact, and identify what still needs attention.


Once the crisis has passed, a thoughtful debrief strengthens coordination, prepares for any future crisis and supports a steadier return to routine. 

When loss has deeply affected a community, closure should be handled with care. 


Memorials and guided classroom activities and team meetings can help students and staff process grief with dignity.

A crisis plan should evolve with experience. Reviewing lessons learned allows institutions to refine their response, close gaps, and become better prepared for the future.


For schools, campuses and institutions seeking professional guidance to contact us.


Dr. Peat arranges for the customization of crisis plans tailored to your situation, preparing your team to have the best outcome possible from the worst possible scenarios.