3/17/2015

MASAR Conference, Saturday Morning, May 16, 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Workshop Choices

Ticks, Ticks and More Ticks
Back by popular demand, Dr. Beatrice Szantyr will present the latest news and information on the tick front: current data, protection, prevention, and treatment.

Media Awareness for SAR,  
Also, back by popular demand, Steve McCausland will share his 26 years of experience as the spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety.  Steve will discuss effective and some ineffective ways of dealing with the media for SAR personnel.

Critical Incident Stress Management
Critical Incident Stress Management, or CISM, is an intervention protocol developed specifically for dealing with traumatic events.  It is a formal, highly structured and professionally recognized process for helping those involved in a critical incident to share their experiences, vent emotions, learn about stress reactions and symptoms and given referral for further help if required.  It is not psychotherapy.  It is a confidential, voluntary and educative process, sometimes called 'psychological first aid.'

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