Critical Incident Stress Debriefing is a component of?

Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) is specifically designed as a tool within Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). CISM is a comprehensive system designed to address and mitigate the effects of stress on individuals who have experienced traumatic events, particularly in emergency services and first responders. CISD serves as a structured process that provides individuals with an opportunity to share their experiences, express their feelings, and receive support from peers and trained facilitators shortly after a traumatic incident.

By focusing on the emotional responses to the incident, CISD aims to prevent the development of more severe stress reactions or conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). While PTSD is an important consideration in the realm of emotional health, it is a condition that arises from the trauma itself rather than a proactive support method like CISM. The other choices relate to broader concepts or specific phases of stress responses but do not encompass the structured support provided by Critical Incident Stress Debriefing within the framework of CISM.