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Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI)401: LSCI Certification Training

June 15-18, 2026

8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Sourcewell

LSCI training will give you a cognitive road map with clear outcome goals for your work with kids.

Date: June 15-18, 2026

Time:

8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Agenda:

Days one and two are a refresher. Attend the full course to receive a certification.

Location:

Sourcewell

Cost:

Full training with certification

$600 per educator, Comprehensive Package pricing: $60 per educator;

Refresher option without certification

$150 per educator, Comprehensive Package pricing: $15 per educator;

Lunch is provided;

Learn more about the Comprehensive Package and see a list of participating districts here >

Prerequisites: It is recommended to read the book Sourcewell sends prior to the course.

CEUs: Teacher CEU

Relicensure requirement: Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies

Learning objectives:

Learn about a 6-stage process to move away from stress and conflict.
Discuss how to turn crisis situations into learning opportunities.
Learn brain-based, trauma-informed, and relationship-building verbal strategies.

Description:

LSCI is a brain-based, trauma-informed, relationship-building verbal strategy that turns crisis situations into learning opportunities for young people who exhibit challenging behaviors.

About the leader:

Danielle Theis will lead this training.

Theis has been working successfully with youth who experience mental health and behavioral challenges since 1990. Through her development of Teach to Heal, she prides herself in assisting schools with a systemic approach to support mental health and the impact of trauma. Danielle is a licensed psychotherapist, Director of Special Education, and K-12 Principal. Danielle has served as an Educational Administrator for 23 years. Danielle is one of 30 Master Trainers for Life Space Crisis Intervention in the world. She is acknowledged by the Minnesota Department of Education as an expert in reducing restrictive procedures and working effectively with children who display significant behavioral challenges. Danielle provides consultation and training to support children experiencing mental health and behavioral challenges, and the adults who serve them, in our schools and communities.

Recommended follow-up:

Graduate credits are available for an additional fee and the completion of a research paper. Participants do not pay Sourcewell for the graduate credits. Payment will go directly through the presenter.

Event Registration

Registration deadline: May 25, 2026

Check-in: 7:30 a.m.

Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov