1. TRAUMATIC INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (TISM): WHAT IT IS
Sudden, Unexpected, Short in duration
Beyond the realm of normal daily activity

2. TRAUMATIC INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (TISM): WHAT IT IS
Normal reaction to an abnormal event
Usual coping mechanisms are overloaded
Intense reactions
Emotional, physical, cognitive and behavioral
Without intervention symptoms may impair functioning and negatively impact work performance

3. TRAUMATIC INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (TISM): WHAT IT ISN’T
Psychotherapy
An operational critique or any type of investigation
Response to normal grief and loss

4. TISM PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Assist employees/worksites impacted by a Traumatic Incident
Partnership
ESP/Departmental Coordinator
Trained and Certified team of volunteer employees

5. HOW WE HELP Consultation Explore and assess the situation and need
Identify potential participants
Determine appropriate services
Plan, arrange and provide services

6. INTERVENTION GOALS
Reduce harmful effects of long term stress and accelerate recovery
Validate and normalize stress reactions
Teach appropriate coping strategies
Identify individuals who may be at risk
Return to normal (pre-incident) function

7. DEBRIEFING Group process
Combines crisis intervention and education
Participant specific-must be directly impacted
Response time typically: hours post incident
Confidential and voluntary
Phases

8. BENEFITS Accelerates the healing process
Restores the workplace to productivity
Employees feel valued and supported

9. WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE
Any employee,
regardless of rank, who witnessed or responded to the traumatic event
Those whose senses were assaulted
ESP is available to help others who may not have been directly impacted but are experiencing difficulty

10. ESP HELP IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY
ESP – Lansing or
ESP – Detroit or
UAW Local 6000 EAP
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