Critical Incidents

Critical Incidents (English Subtitles)


Description
Critical Incidents: Psychological Considerations Before, During & After

Humanitarian staff, particularly those in high conflict zones, are at greater than usual risk for experiencing a critical incident. Reactions to critical incidents vary widely in type and intensity. It's important for staff and managers to understand reactions after a critical incident(s) in order to be able to offer support and resources as duty of care for staff.

This workshop will discuss psychological considerations during and immediately after a critical event as well as considerations a week, month or several months later.

Who is this For?
* Aid workers, particularly those who are in, or are going into, high risk environments.
* Coworkers or managers of aid workers going into dangerous contexts.
* Others who are exposed to high stress or high risk situations.

NOTE: This course was originally two separate videos which have been edited into segments for ease of learning.
Content
  • Course Information
  • 1.1 ~ Introduction
  • 1.2 ~ Defining a Critical Incident
  • Test #1 ~ Defining a Critical Incident
  • 1.3a ~ How the Brain Responds During a Critical Incident
  • 1.3b ~ The Hippocampus & The Pre-Frontal Cortex
  • Test #2 ~ The Brain
  • 1.4a ~ Managing Your Response
  • 1.4b ~ Five Practices / Manage Breathing
  • 1.4c ~ Personal Boundaries
  • 1.4d ~ Manage Physical Pain
  • 1.4e ~ Social Connection & Mental Exercise
  • Test #3 ~ The Brain in Crisis
  • 2.1a ~ Introduction
  • 2.1b ~ What to Expect After Critical Incident
  • 2.1c ~ Recovery
  • 2.2 ~ Treatments & Post-Traumatic Growth Issues
  • Test #4 ~ Symptoms & Recovery
  • 2.3a ~ Increase Your Resilience
  • 2.3b ~ Physical Fitness & Emotional Regulation
  • 2.3c ~ Behavioral Regulation
  • Test #5 ~ Resilience
  • 2.4 ~ Conclusion
  • Course Survey
  • Handout Links & Course Completion (Completion Certificate)
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: 1 year