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How can you manage the long-term impact of critical incident stress on your team?

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Critical incident stress (CIS) is a common and normal reaction to traumatic or overwhelming events that emergency managers and their teams may face in their work. CIS can affect your physical, emotional, cognitive, and behavioral well-being, and may have long-term consequences if not addressed properly. As a leader, you have a responsibility to manage the impact of CIS on yourself and your team, and to foster a supportive and resilient work environment. In this article, we will discuss some strategies to help you cope with and prevent CIS, and to promote the recovery and well-being of your team members.

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1 Recognize the signs of CIS

Awareness of the symptoms of CIS is the first step to managing it. These symptoms may include anxiety, fear, anger, guilt, or sadness; difficulty sleeping, eating, or concentrating; flashbacks, nightmares, or intrusive thoughts; withdrawal, isolation, or avoidance of reminders; irritability, mood swings, or loss of interest; and physical complaints such as headaches, fatigue, or nausea. The intensity, duration, and frequency of these symptoms may vary for each individual and depend on the nature of the incident. They may appear immediately after the event or weeks or months later. It is important to monitor yourself and your team for any changes in behavior, performance, or well-being and to encourage them to report any concerns or difficulties.

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GABRIEL ENEJI

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Effectively manage the long-term impact of critical incident stress on your team by promoting an open and supportive culture. Encourage team members to express their feelings and experiences, providing a safe space for dialogue. Facilitate access to mental health resources, counseling, or debriefing sessions. Implement wellness programs and initiatives to foster resilience. Establish clear protocols for reporting and managing critical incidents. Regularly check in on team members' well-being and adjust workloads as needed. Foster a sense of camaraderie and mutual support. Recognize and celebrate achievements, reinforcing a positive team environment to mitigate the lasting effects of critical incident stress.

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2 Provide support and resources

The second step to managing CIS is to provide adequate support and resources for yourself and your team members. This may include debriefing sessions to share experiences, feelings, and reactions; peer support to offer emotional and practical assistance; professional help for counseling or therapy; self-care activities such as exercise, meditation, hobbies, or socializing; and education about CIS, its causes, effects, and coping strategies. You should communicate regularly with your team about the availability and benefits of these support and resources and encourage them to use them as needed. Additionally, it is important to model healthy behaviors and attitudes, showing empathy and compassion to your team members.

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Don't forget to remind yourself and your team that seeking help is never a negative thing. I've heard plenty of people say; "I don't want to get help because help makes me look weak." It takes a whole lot more strength to know when you need help and reach out for it than it does to let yourself mentally degrade in silence.

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3 Evaluate and improve your policies and practices

The third step to managing CIS is to evaluate and improve your policies and practices related to emergency management and CIS prevention and intervention. This may include reviewing your emergency plans and procedures for clarity, currency, and adherence, conducting after-action reviews to identify any gaps or areas for improvement in your response and recovery, implementing changes or recommendations based on feedback, developing or enhancing your CIS policy and protocol to align with best practices, and providing or facilitating training and education on emergency management and CIS topics. Involving your team in the process and soliciting their input is important, as is monitoring the outcomes of your policies and practices to make adjustments as needed.

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4 Strengthen your leadership skills

Leadership skills and competencies are essential for managing CIS. This includes communication, where you should convey information and instructions to your team and listen to their needs. Decision-making is also important, as you must make sound choices and empower your team to do the same. Problem-solving is necessary for identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues that arise in emergency management work. Adaptability is key for adjusting to changing circumstances and demands, while emotional intelligence helps you recognize and manage emotions. To develop these skills and competencies, you should take advantage of training, coaching, mentoring, or feedback. You should also apply them in your daily work and demonstrate them to your team. Managing the long-term impact of CIS on your team is a challenging but vital task. By following these steps, you can help your team cope with and recover from CIS, while fostering a culture of resilience and well-being in your emergency management work.

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