RedR UK Psychosocial Program: Critical Incident Stress Management Training

RedR has expanded its training programs to encompass Psychosocial Programming
and the first of the training programmes being delivered focuses on Critical Incident
Stress Management Training (CISM). RedR has developed the program, with
funding assistance from ECHO and DFID, in order to address the psychosocial
needs of staff in the Darfur region, especially in relation to critical incidents.
Research has shown that people who are provided with education and skills for
coping with stressful incidents are generally able to manage better. They will be able
to recognize signs and symptoms of psychosocial problems earlier and will have an
understanding of coping strategies. This process also normalizes symptoms and
assists people in realizing when they may need to reach out for additional support.