Objectives:  

  • Explore crisis/ disaster counseling
  • Define Critical Incident Stress Management
  • Identify the core components of CISM
  • Discuss the nature of human stress
  • Define and differentiate between Acute Stress and Post Traumatic Stress
  • Explain the function of the symptoms experienced by persons with ASD or PTSD
  • Define and describe Demobilization, Defusing and Debriefing and when each should be used
  • Explain the process for establishing and maintaining a Critical Incident Management team
    • Pre-Crisis Preparation
    • Strategic Planning: Identifying and aligning stakeholders
    • Identifying team members
    • Guidelines for effective CISM
    • Pitfall prevention
    • Record Keeping and Standard Operating Procedures
    • Continuing Education for team members