When You Just Can't Seem to Cope

Wednesday, 10 June 2009 23:12 Written by Bill Justesen

Let us help! If your EMS, fire, law enforcement, dispatch, or hospital personnel have experienced a horrific event, call us.

Because life is too important to be left out. Confidential, free, and usually within 72 hours we can go anywhere in Utah. Call (801) 779-2865 for activation or information.

 

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What Can CISM do for You?

 

Debriefing - A debriefing, usually held 24-72 hrs after an event, is intended for the first responders after a horrific event for your and other participating organization members who were on scene to discuss the event and help them deal with the emotions they are feeling including sadness, grief, fear, wanting to quit, etc. Please note: dispatchers are presumed to be on scene.

Defusing - A meeting for first responders immediately following a horrific event and sometimes during a long lasting event to "unload" emotions and or frustrations of what has or is unfolding. (We usually are not, however, able to be at the scene. Events such as the Price, UT, mining accident where first responders were needed for stand-by for several hours turning into days.)

Training - Informative training events to help you deal with stressors, manage your life, and recognize warning signs and symptoms of mental exhaustion.