Critical incidents are situations that occur outside of our normal frame of reference and challenge us to understand and cope with what has happened. Critical Incident Group Debriefing (CIGD) is a short-term group intervention process that focuses on an immediate event. CIGD is one of several methods that may be utilized to lessen the likelihood of people experiencing symptoms of trauma and stress after a critical incident. This group debriefing process provides a place for participants to talk and share experiences, and for the facilitator to teach and provide information about the impact of critical incidents. While participants of this workshop will learn how to facilitate a group debriefing, they will also learn how to discern when CIGD is appropriate for a group and when it might not be a suitable intervention.
Schedule: Classes are scheduled from 8:30 to 3:30. There will be a 1-hour break from 11:30 to 12:30. You are expected to attend all 6 hours of class content and actively participate. If you have signed up for a virtual class, the expectation is that you will keep your camera on for the majority of the session. If you are unable to keep your camera on and need an accommodation, please indicate this on the registration form.
Please put this session on your calendar after registration. It will not happen automatically.
