On site defusing and debriefing create a structured safe place to allow the opportunity to normalise feelings through psycho education - and offer strategies for recovery
Group or individual diffusion available on or off site.
Physical symptoms may include
Tension and headaches
Sleep disturbance
Poor concentration
Tiredness
Loss of appetite
Over eating
Nausea
Emotional symptoms/responses
Anger towards authority or people you hold responsible
Feeling powerless
Guilt you could not stop the incident or do more
Numbness, withdrawing and blocking your feelings
Easily moved to tears or profound sadness
Fear of breaking down or your feelings becoming unmanageable
Please call me in confidence to arrange an on site visit
Approved provider to the Police Firearms Officers Association
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