CISM Crisis Intervention Model As an interventionist entering into the disaster arena the SAFE-R steps provide structure and guidance for the worker and you as the interventionist. As the interventionist you carry the responsibility of following these guidelines and taking the following precautions: (From Critical Incident Stress Debriefing: An Operation Manual for the Prevention of Traumatic Stress Among Emergency Services and Disaster Workers; Mitchell, Everly Jr.,1995) 1 Do not confront or probe a person in crisis so that ego defenses are further jeopardized. 2 Never probe or question beyond the point where closure can be attained. 3 Dont become overly analytical so as to try to interpret the hidden motivations for ones behavior. 4 Dont probe, question or confront so as to lose rapport with the person in crisis. 5 Try to avoid anything that puts the person in crisis on the defensive. 6 Dont moralize or preach to a person in crisis. 7 Dont progress too quickly in the crisis intervention process. 8 Dont dismiss discussions of suicide or homicide as merely verbal gestures or posturing. Failure to take even a veiled threat seriously could lead to escalations. 9 Dont use reverse psychology by encouraging someone to do something that you actually dont want them to do. 10 Dont take personal risks with your own well-being!
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