By predicting. preparing and planning for the potential psychological and physical reactions surrounding the stressful critical incident, the debriefer can also help the survivor prepare and plan for the near and long-term future. This may help avert any long-term crisis reactions produced by the initial critical incident. Fifth, the debriefer should conduct a thorough and systematic review of the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of the critical incident on the individual. The debriefer should carefully listen and evaluate the thoughts, mood, affect, choice of words and perceptions of the critical incident and look for potential clues suggesting problems in terms of managing or coping with the tragic event. Sixth, a sense of closure is needed.
Information regarding ongoing support services and resources is provided to survivors.
A thorough review of the events surrounding the traumatic situation can be advantageous for the healing process to begin. The Oklahoma City Aftermath Children in kindergarten through the sixth grade, principals, school psychologists, nurses, guidance counselors, teachers, school staff members, community leaders, and public officials were debriefed. Many were suffering from short-term crisis reactions. Some could not be left alone because of overwhelming fear, loss of personal control over their environment, their community, their lives, and their families. Almost everyone in this close, tight-knit community knew someone who had been hurt, seriously injured or had died.