At Seeds2Succeed Wellness & Therapy, our Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) services offer immediate, trauma-informed support for employees after high-stress events—reducing long-term psychological harm and promoting resilience.
Support Your Team When It Matters Most
What Is Critical Incident Stress Management?
CISM is a structured, evidence-informed approach used to support individuals and teams exposed to traumatic or high-stress events in the workplace. Often used with first responders, healthcare workers, and teams affected by violence, natural disasters, or loss, CISM is a preventative and supportive intervention—not therapy—that helps reduce stress reactions and support emotional recovery.
When Should CISM Be Used?
After a workplace fatality or suicide
Losing a colleague to death or suicide can create shock, grief, and confusion among staff. CISM helps teams process loss and begin healing together.
Following a violent or life-threatening incident
Incidents involving violence, threats, or physical harm can leave employees feeling unsafe or emotionally overwhelmed. CISM provides immediate emotional support to restore a sense of stability.
Exposure to disturbing or traumatic events
Whether witnessed firsthand or experienced indirectly, disturbing events can trigger stress reactions. CISM helps individuals process these events in a supportive, guided setting.
Natural disasters or mass casualty situations
Disasters and large-scale emergencies often leave employees traumatized, displaced, or emotionally exhausted. CISM offers structure and compassion during these high-stress recoveries.
Incidents involving children or multiple victims
Events that impact vulnerable populations—especially children—or involve multiple casualties tend to have deeper emotional effects. CISM addresses both individual and group reactions with care.
Our Services
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Whether you’re a school, municipality, or private company, our trained CISM providers can help your team navigate crisis with care. Most services are covered by insurance—no cost to your business.
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What Does a CISM Response Include?
On-Scene Defusing
Immediate support to stabilize and reduce acute stress
Group Debriefing (CISD)
Structured processing session within 24–72 hours
Individual Crisis Intervention
One-on-one emotional support
Organizational Support
Guidance for leadership on handling emotional fallout
Referrals for Continued Care
For those needing longer-term mental health support
Why Employers Choose CISM?
Reduces Psychological Distress & Burnout
A meta-analysis involving first responders and correctional officers found that interventions including CISM were associated with significant reductions in stress, anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms post-incident—helping employees recover more quickly and restore emotional balance.
Protects Team Morale and Cohesion After a Crisis
Workplace interventions such as trauma risk management, which share similar principles to CISM, have been shown to improve organizational resilience. In one study of UK first responders, participation led to higher team cohesion, better help-seeking behaviors, and fewer absences.
Often Covered by Employer Insurance or EAPs
Most Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)—used by approximately 73% of U.S. employers—cover short-term counseling and crisis response services at no cost to employees. An internal study from Anthem reported that EAP-based counseling resulted in a 28% reduction in absenteeism, helping employers recover lost productivity quickly.
Lowers Absenteeism, Turnover, and Risk of PTSD
Employer mental wellness initiatives can yield a $2.73 reduction in absenteeism costs and $3.27 in healthcare savings for every dollar invested in employee support programs. EAP access paired with early crisis intervention is linked to lower turnover, fewer check-ins, and reduced long-term psychological impact on employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this therapy?
No, CISM is a short-term, proactive intervention. It supports emotional processing but is not a replacement for clinical therapy.
How quickly can you respond?
We can typically provide onsite or virtual support within 24–72 hours of the incident.
Is it confidential?
Yes. Group debriefings are confidential and led in a supportive, judgment-free environment.
Is this covered by insurance?
In most cases, yes. Many EAPs and employer insurance plans include coverage for crisis response services.
What industries do you serve?
We Serve EVERYONE, but here are industries where CISM tends to be more prevalent.
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First responders & law enforcement
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Hospitals & healthcare systems
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Schools & universities
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Government departments
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Resorts, casinos, and large event venues
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Property management & HOA teams
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Construction & industrial crews
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