Improving resistance and resiliency through crisis intervention training.

Area of Science:

• Psychology
• Organizational Behavior
• Emergency Management

Background:

• Limited research exists on the impact of crisis intervention training on resistance and resiliency.
• Organizations face challenges in supporting employee mental health and resilience during stressful events.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a localized 2-day crisis intervention training program on participant resistance and resiliency.
• To explore the role of crisis intervention training in enhancing organizational resilience.

Main Methods:

• A localized version of the ICISF (International Critical Incident Stress Foundation) Individual Crisis Intervention and Peer Support course was implemented.
• Participants completed pre-course and post-course quizzes to assess resistance and resiliency.
• A 2-day training duration was utilized for the localized course.

Main Results:

• Overall scores for resistance and resiliency significantly improved after the 2-day training.
• The localized crisis intervention course demonstrated a positive impact on individual coping mechanisms.

Conclusions:

• Crisis intervention training programs can effectively enhance individual resistance and resiliency.
• Organizations should consider employee training in mental health and crisis intervention as a strategy for building overall organizational resilience.
• Such training supports employees affected by personal or workplace stress and critical incidents.