O que se pode ler sobre CISM na net

It can't happened to me ..
Critical Incident Stress syndrome is known to effect up to 87% of all emergency service personnel at some point in their career. It will affect seasoned veterans and rookies.NO ONE is immune. Some common events which trigger CIS symptoms....


The death of a co-worker
Mass casualty events
The death of a child
Death after a prolonged rescue effort
Victim reminding one of another
Highly dangerous event
High media interest
Injury or death of emergecny service provider

The physical reactions you may experience may include the following:

Restlessness
Nausea
Tenseness
Digestive Trouble
Headaches
Insomnia
Tremors
Sexual Problems

Many fire departments have contracted services with local mental health groups to provide counseling or other services. In a larger department, specially trained staff may be responsible for providing similar services. CIS symptoms are most often temporary in nature, disappearing within a few weeks. Some workers, however, may suffer prolonged debilitating symptoms.
The Bottom Line.... What Can be Done?
Probably one of most widely used tools is conversation. Getting it "off you chest" will make one feel better.... and in a group setting, lend the chance for others to see that they are feeling the same pressures..
Under the careful direction of a professional, a debriefing where the two main goals of are to mitigate the impact of the critical incident on those who were victims of the event and to accelerate recovery process in people who experiencing stress reactions to abnormal traumatic events can have a postive impact in helping one cope with a traumatic experience. Remember, it's ok to take off the tough guy mask!
More Information:
The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation Inc.
Bluebonnet CISM
Susquehanna Emergency Health Services Council


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