Critical incident stress is a normal reaction of normal people to abnormal events. CISD allows a forum for people to join together to discuss their feelings regarding difficult situations. Research has proven that healthy release of emotions minimizes stress. Employees need support and encouragement during these situations. Debriefings can facilitate the maintenance of self-worth and can serve as helpful interventions in the workplace as employees struggle with the stresses of their job.
Stress is a necessary part of life.
Stress can be positive, as without it we would not be creative or productive. During 1994 a pilot project on nursing stress was conducted in Canada. A national program for CISD had been implemented. Data was collected, analyzed, and reviewed by an independent evaluation organization. Results are based on 236 respondents.