In 2019, The NYSPCC provided 61 crisis debriefing sessions to 193 professionals, including: 55 4 9 16 sessions for 168 employees at ACS sessions for Safe Horizon staff members 2 professionals at other agencies sessions for Crisis Debriefing Services Program Therapists, social workers, and other child protective service workers are often exposed to horrific cases of physical and sexual abuse, child fatalities, violence and other traumatic events, which can affect their mental health and work performance. To support these caring professionals after critical incidents, The NYSPCC offers crisis debriefing sessions that provide the therapeutic support they need to recover and continue providing high level services for children and families. Executive Director, Mary L. Pulido, PhD, designed The NYSPCC’s crisis debriefing intervention, the Restoring Resiliency Response Protocol. NYSPCC therapists host 60-minute sessions for individuals and 90-minute sessions for groups that focus on expressing thoughts and feelings, reducing stress and anxiety, providing insight into self-care, and developing coping skills to accelerate the recovery process. NYSPCC.ORG | 7
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