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CISM Controversy

Introduction 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. The use of CISM in a wider context has created debate as to the usefulness, and even possibility of harm.

Crisis Management Planning

Otti Ott2018-01-18T18:28:44+08:00April 22nd, 2017|HR Consulting Services, Peer Support Products, Psychosocial Hazards, Training and Development|

Many organisations avoid the issue of crisis planning, as if anticipating a crisis is tempting fate. Establishing a set of basic crisis management procedures, which can be used in any organisation from a school to a major industrial centre can be done using four steps: Determine the major categories of crisis events that may occur in the organisation. Crises can be divided into three types, people crises, natural disasters