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The mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide.
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A Season of Thanks: Gratitude for Peer Support and Crisis Responders

CISM News PDF – November 2024

Welcome to our November blog,

A Season of Thanks: Gratitude for Peer Support and Crisis Responders

This month, we’re focusing on the transformative power of gratitude. We’re excited to share insights and valuable resources highlighting how cultivating appreciation fosters resilience and strengthens community bonds. Let’s embrace gratitude as a source of strength.

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Has No Expiration Date

By: Fuzzy Lake & Christine (Babin) Villanueva

Fuzzy shares his experience with the Villanueva family, whose

tragic loss prompted a reevaluation of the effectiveness of

Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISDs). Learn how their

journey through grief highlighted the importance of connection

and the value of allowing voices to be heard, even long after

the initial trauma.

ICISF’S NEWEST RESOURCE: “Disasters – Psychological Elements and Operational Guidelines”

By: By: Dr. Jeffrey T. Mitchell

This book addresses the emotional impact of disasters, offering essential guidance for disaster response and crisis intervention personnel. Dr. Mitchell draws on his 50 years of experience to provide powerful insights and strategies that will equip you to support communities in their darkest hours.

Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.”

— Zig Ziglar