Critical Incident Stress Management

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Learning Objectives

· Understand what a Critical Incident is

· Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of exposure to a Critical Incident

· Gain understanding that not all people are affected the same by exposure to Critical Incidents

· Develop strategies for self and your organization to stay well when exposed to a Critical Incident

· Build strategies to interact supportively with someone who has experienced a traumatic incident

Workshop Outline:

· What is CISM- Critical Incident Stress Management

• What is a Critical Incident or Traumatic Incident?
• When the best intentions become the best actions after a Critical Incident.
• How are you affected by a Critical incident?
• What is the normal response to a Critical Incident?
• Strategies to prevent a Critical Incident from overwhelming your employees and      organization.

· Top 3 Mental Health problems after a Critical Incident

• Signs and Symptoms from experiencing a Critical or Traumatic incident
• Triggers
• Peer supports
• How can you take the bite out of the stress from a Critical Incident?

Question and Answer session for 10 to 15 minutes will take place at the end of the presentation