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Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). 14 th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Identification & Utilization of Peer Support Techniques. A CISM Program…. Multi-tactic early intervention program

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Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)

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  1. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) 14th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference Tuesday, June 7, 2011

  2. Identification & Utilization of Peer Support Techniques

  3. A CISM Program… • Multi-tactic early intervention program • Structured peer-driven, clinician-supported and guided process • Designed to provide interventions to address disaster-related mental health issues.

  4. Individual Employee • Self Awareness • Supportive of others • Awareness Level Training • Supportive of the CISMP

  5. BASIC Peer Support • Colleague / Small Group Peer Support (less formal) • One-on-One Peer Support (Defusing) • Trained Peer for immediate response and intervention

  6. ADVANCED Peer Support • Facilitated Debriefing with Clinician Support & Guidance • Comfortable Setting • Formalized Process • Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD)

  7. DEBRIEFING (CISD) • Small Group • Controlled Environment • Seven Step/Phase Process • Peer Driven (facilitated) • Follow-up procedures in place • Clinical Intervention of Referrals (available as needed)

  8. CISMP Keys to Success • Awareness of early warning signs • Knowing how / where to get help • “No Fear” / Trust • Known activation process • Leadership Supported (Culture) • Trained / Respected Peers & Clinicians • Follow-up Mechanisms available (Peer & Clinician)

  9. Thank You!! Jeff Long, CISM-Advanced US DHS/FEMA Training Specialist Response & Recovery; VA-NPSC (VA Disaster Operations Center) Winchester, VA Jeffery.long@dhs.gov

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