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Article of the Week 10/22/12

The Verdict Is In: CISM Endorsed By The U.N.

Controversy has abounded since the mid 90’s over the efficacy of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).  Intended as multi-component staff support program, CISM has been extended well beyond the purpose for which it was designed, as a support for emergency support workers in times of crisis and war.

http://www.emergencysupport.com.au/articles/verdictcism.asp

 

Article of the Week: 10/01/12

Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) – Commandant Instruction 1754.3A USCG United States Coast Guard

An In depth definition of Critical Incident Stress Management in the US Coast Gaurd

 

LifeNet Volume 23 Issue 3 Now Available!

LifeNetLogoThe third issue of the 2012 series of LifeNet, the ICISF newsletter, is now available to members here on the ICISF website.
LifeNet is an exclusive benefit to members of ICISF. To access this latest issue, you will need the login provided to members by ICISF in the recent LifeNet publication announcement email. Once logged in, members will see the LifeNet button appear on the menu to the right.

If you are a member and need assistance accessing LifeNet, or would like a printed copy mailed to you, please contact Michelle Parks at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at (410) 750-9600.
 

Article of the Week: 9/10/12

EAP, Ohio Employee Assistance Program (Ohio - 8/8/12)

OEAP discusses Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISD) and how they help manage employee reactions to stressful situations

 

Article of the Week: 8/27/12

Response to the ABC Report on Debriefing (January 2011 - Australia)

Carla Fotev discusses an ABC report on CISM debriefing

 
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See our Table of Courses  for a complete list of courses offered at Regional Conferences and Approved Instructor presentations.

 

2013 Regional Conferences pending:

Atlanta, GA April 11-14, 2013

Albuquerque, NM May 16-19, 2013

San Francisco, CA June 6-9, 2013

West Nyack, NY July 15-19, 2013

Seattle, WA September 19-22, 2013

Phoenix, AZ October 17-20, 2013

Indianapolis, IN October, 2013

Columbia, MD November 7-10, 2013

Nashville, TN December 5-8, 2013

San Diego, CA December 5-8, 2013

 


12th World Congress on Stress, Trauma & Coping

Navigating the Next Era of Crisis & Disaster Response

February 19 - 24, 2013

Baltimore, Maryland


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