Contact Hours: 8

Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes PhD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC

Text:

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing: An Operations Manual for Cisd, Defusing and Other Group Crisis Intervention Services by Jeffrey T. Mitchell and George S., Jr. Everly

Objectives  

• 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