It is useful in connection with mitigating the potential negative consequences to the individual and to the ability of the individual to maintain optimal vocational performance as a function of the stresses associated with exposure to stressful environments and circumstances on the job. Ideally, debriefing should be conducted shortly after the exposure to the stressor but not necessarily immediately afterwards before the individual has had a chance to go through the immediate post-event processing on a personal level (Haddow, Bullock, & Coppola, 2008)
¶ … Stress Management What does the literature suggest is the appropriate application of debriefing? In principle, debriefing within critical incident stress management (CISM) is an appropriate method of monitoring first responders and others who are exposed to stressful environments within their vocational responsibilities to identify possible negative effects on those individuals before they manifest themselves in harmful ways (Heglund, 2009)
In addition to stress management, which is a major benefit that can be achieved through the use of mindful meditation, the practice can have a direct impact on blood pressure, heart rate, and heart health (all of which are related to stress management as well, of course); mental functioning and even feelings of physical health and hormonal balances can also be affected by mindful meditation (Newman & Miller 2006). When it comes to Critical Incident Stress Management, mindful meditation is not generally considered an appropriate immediate tool for those that do not have any background experience, but can be utilized as part of an ongoing healing/therapeutic process to handle ongoing stress and can certainly be utilized by those familiar with its practice during critical incidents as a way to enhance thinking and calmness, leading to better overall outcomes and lower experienced stress (Everly et al
The more I practiced throughout the week, the easier this became, too. Mindful meditation has been the subject of a great deal of empirical research in recent decades, and there is a strong and growing pool of evidence that the practice can have a surprisingly wide range of medical benefits (Newman & Miller 2006)
According to psychologists Rick Bevins and Anthony Caggiula, "links between stress and smoking are abundantly clear (2009). Smokers have reported they smoke at higher volumes during stressful times and believe that they deal with more stressors than people who do not smoke (Bevins & Caggiula, 2009)
The experience of being a team leader in a manufacturing plant will be the focal learning point of this argument. The topic of stress management is a study of stress and other related health topics and their effects upon human behavior (Cartwright & Cooper, 1997)
Stress management techniques When dealing with stress the best way to cope is with techniques in managing stressors. Experts state that muscle relaxation and positive thinking are two ways to deal with stress (Smith, 2002)
Finally, conceptual ideas of dealing with stress and stress management will be explored in depth. What is Stress? In general terms, stress is defined as a reaction by an individual to internal and external pressure that is self imposed and gives light to the idea of physiological, psychological, and behavioral changes (Ward & Abbey, 2005)
By the very nature, caregivers know that the person they are caring for is seriously ill, many on the final stages of their life. Nevertheless, the grief experienced at the demise of a patient, loved-one, or even client is palpable for a caregiver, often moreso because it happens on a fairly regular basis (Davidson, 2002)
Organizational Change and Stress Management How Change Agents Can Contribute to Change Resistance According to Hussey (2000), as far as effective management is concerned, change remains a critical aspect. It can be noted that through their actions or inactions, change agents in most cases end up contributing towards the very occurrence of resistance (Ford et al
Even in cases where these steps are followed, there is need to ensure that the sequence of the same is upheld as skipping a stage could reverse the gains made. It can also be noted that change initiatives may flop if managers fail to take deliberate steps to ensure that the organization is results-oriented as opposed to activity oriented (Williams & Hall 2011)
Although it is received mixed empirical results (Jacobs, Horne-Meyer, & Jones, 2004), it is still practiced in critical incident scenarios. It is the belief of this consultancy that debriefing which is done by trained professionals and in a way that is sensitive to the needs of individuals can be an excellent tool for screening and for the prevention of or serious problems in the future (Blesdoe & Barnes, 2003;Mitchell, 1986; Ostrow, 1996)
The preventive measures and intervention measures presented in this proposal are designed to help prevent the chronic health problems associated with exposure to a critical incident. For some, this can mean the development of addictive behaviors (Hartman, 2010)
It is the belief of this consultancy that debriefing which is done by trained professionals and in a way that is sensitive to the needs of individuals can be an excellent tool for screening and for the prevention of or serious problems in the future (Blesdoe & Barnes, 2003;Mitchell, 1986; Ostrow, 1996). The debriefer understands that individuals may respond to the critical incident differently (Mitchell, 1983)
It is the belief of this consultancy that debriefing which is done by trained professionals and in a way that is sensitive to the needs of individuals can be an excellent tool for screening and for the prevention of or serious problems in the future (Blesdoe & Barnes, 2003;Mitchell, 1986; Ostrow, 1996). The debriefer understands that individuals may respond to the critical incident differently (Mitchell, 1983)
It is the belief of this consultancy that debriefing which is done by trained professionals and in a way that is sensitive to the needs of individuals can be an excellent tool for screening and for the prevention of or serious problems in the future (Blesdoe & Barnes, 2003;Mitchell, 1986; Ostrow, 1996). The debriefer understands that individuals may respond to the critical incident differently (Mitchell, 1983)
Psychological first aid or debriefing.Psychological first aid, or debriefing, has been controversial in the past and it is even being claimed that it may do more harm than good (Regel, 2007)
It is further recommended that debriefing take place as soon as possible after the critical incident. According to Mitchell (1
, 2006). Acupuncture, chiropractic, herbal remedies, massage therapy, homey alpaca, energy healing, and biofeedback or prove it approved affective and the relief of acute stress (Kutch, 2010)
CAM and PTSD Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops as result of high daily stress and can have a significant negative impact on mental health. In studies with veterans, CAM interventions were found to significantly reduce PTSD symptoms (Money, 2010)