Critical Incident Debriefing Information

[Canttellnow]

I am an officer in Arizona and experienced an event a few years ago that has now caught up with me and sunk PTSD into me. I am looking to find out any information surrounding the need and importance of critical incident debriefings after tramatic events. Theres was no post event debriefing. I am finding the benefit of debriefings and that police departments are now using them. Can anyone tell me where I can find out any information about the benefits of debriefings and psychological treatments? Thank you..

 

[Mina]

Welcome to the forum, Canttellnow. I'm sorry to hear you've been diagnosed with PTSD, but you've come to a great place to learn and interact.

You may find some pertinent information in Dave Grossman's books On Killing and On Combat - it's been a while since I read them, but I found them immensely insightful and helpful. Some of his other works can be found at killology.org - just put the www in front of that. My cop husband (former Phx PD, actually) is also a big fan of Grossman's writing.

My therapist works with local law enforcement agencies, and is a big fan of critical incident debriefing after difficult situations.

 

[Canttellnow]

Thank you

I appreciate your reply...thank you.