Critical Incident Stress Management

 

8 ways to deal with stress

  1. Watch your diet; avoid sugar and caffeine.
  2. Avoid alcohol and drug use. Don’t complicate your feelings with a substance abuse problem.
  3. Give yourself permission to be human.
    Remind yourself that you are experiencing expected reactions to a stressful incident.
  4. Stay physically active and healthy.
  5. Help your co-workers by sharing your feelings and seeing how they are doing.
  6. Reach out to others. Talk to people.
    They do care! Talking can be healing.
  7. Get enough sleep and rest.
  8. Build support of family and friends.
KU Medical Center

 

what is a critical incident
what are some of those events
who can use the CIRT?
what are the CIRT services?
some common signs/symptoms of stress
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how can i contact the CIRT?