Debriefing Skills

Creating the right environment for staff to recover from a distressing incident is essential for recovery. This one day course has been developed to equip all those who are responsible for the after-care of staff who may be on the receiving end of aggressive or violent behaviour.

Aspects covered include:

• What debriefing actually is
• The roles and responsibilities of the debriefer and the employee being debriefed within the debriefing process
• Supporting individuals and understanding reactions following violent or aggressive incidents
• When, where and why to debrief
• The mangagement and supportive elements of debriefing
• The value of recording and monitoring incidents
• Debriefing - the legal context
• Communication skills in the debriefing process
• Self-care for the debriefer