The Role of the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) Process in Disaster Counseling.

Everly, George S., Jr.

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ERIC Number: EJ517534

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Publication Date: 1995

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The Role of the Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) Process in Disaster Counseling.

Everly, George S., Jr.

Journal of Mental Health Counseling, v17 n3 p278-90 Jul 1995

Posttraumatic stress is an occupational hazard for certain high-risk groups such as personnel in emergency services, public safety, and disaster response. Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) represents a structured group intervention designed for the mitigation of posttraumatic stress. Provides an introduction to and an overview of the CISD process, which has been in use for approximately 10 years. (Author/KW)

Descriptors: Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Emergency Squad Personnel, Group Discussion, Group Therapy, Industrial Psychology, Occupational Safety and Health, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Work Environment

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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