Trauma/Coping (W4)

Question 1

What is a critical incident

Answer 1

Often unexpected, stressful event overwhelming one’s usual coping mechanisms and ability to function

Question 2

What can a critical incident result in

Answer 2

Psychological distress and possible impairment of normal reactions or functions

Question 3

CISM

Answer 3

Critical incident stress management

Question 4

What is CISM/what does it do

Answer 4

Event is retold through each person’s perspective to allow for emotional release; is helps prevent PTSD

Question 5

What are the 7 core principles of crisis intervention

Answer 5

Simplicity, brevity, innovation, pragmatism, proximity, immediately, expectancy

Question 6

Defusing for CISM

Answer 6

Sorter than debriefing, 30-60 mins, less than 24hr after the incident

Question 7

Debriefing for CIBC

Answer 7

7 phase structured discussion, lasts 2-3hr, 24-72hr after incident

Question 8

What is the goal of CISM

Answer 8

Reduce traumatic impacts, educate on stress reduction, speed recovery

Question 9

What are the 7 steps in the debriefing process

Answer 9

Introduction, fact, thought, reaction, symptom, teaching, re-entry

Question 10

What is SAFER-R

Answer 10

Stabilize (meets needs)
Acknowledge (the crisis)
Facilitate (normalization)
Encourage effective coping
Recovery AND/OR Referral