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H E A D I N G T O N I N S T I T U T E S E RV I C E M E N UIndividual Debrief ing & Counsel ing Ser vices · Team Debrief & Consultation Ser vices

Organizational Consult ing · Partnering with NGO Security Training · Train - the -Trainer Init iat ives · Humanitarian Research Init iat ive · Group Training Workshops

In d i v i d u a l D e b r i e f i n gP r e -D e p l o y m e n t A s s e s s m e n t s

Confidential conversations to evaluate mission readiness and current

vulnerability to traumatic stress, with suggestions for developing or improving a

personal resilience plan. Online standardized testing and questionnaires are

included in these assessments.

P o s t -D e p l o y m e n t D e b r i e f i n g s / R e v i e w s

Confidential consultations following challenging deployments or critical

incidents.

G e n e ra l C o n f i d e n t i a l C o n s u l t a t i o n s

Confidential individual evaluation, support, and educational sessions.

Te a m D e b r i e f & C o n s u l t a t i o n S e r v i c e sFa c i l i t a t i o n o f D e b r i e f s & Te a m Me e t i n g sTe a m C o n s u l t a t i o n & C o a c h i n g

Confidential conversations to evaluate mission readiness and current

vulnerability to traumatic stress, with suggestions for developing or improving a

personal resilience plan. Online standardized testing and questionaires are

included in these assessments.

P a r t n e r i n g w i t h N G O S e c u r i t y Tr a i n i n gHumanitarian relief and development staff deploying to high risk locations may

undergo high intensity security training in preparation for these assignment. The

Headington Institute partners with humanitarian organizations to ensure that

these trainings are structured to promote psychological well-being by increasing

mastery and self awareness while decreasing risk of traumatization.

O r g a n i z a t i o n a l C o n s u l t i n gN e e d s A s s e s s m e n t S u r v e y & C o m p r e h e n s i v e S t a f f -C a r e P l an

Employee survey, data analysis, interpretive report, recommended plan.

D e v e l o p i n g & Im p l e m e n t i n g a C r i t i c a l In c i d e n t P r o t o c o l

Effective and ethical staff-care policies and practices following traumatic events.

S e n i o r M a n a g e m e n t Wo r k s h o p s

Understanding the long-term consequences of stress and the role of

management in fostering resilient teams.

A s s e s s i n g R e s i l i e n c e & H a r d i n e s s W h e n In t e r v i e w i n g & S e l e c t i n g S t a f f

Qualities to assess when selecting capable and resilient staff.

O r g a n i z a t i o n a l S t a f f -C a r e P o l i c y & P r o c e d u r e D e v e l o p m e nt

Development of effective organizational staff-care structures, programs.

C r i s i s M a n a g e m e n t In f o r m a t i o n & T h e ra p i s t R e f e r ra l s

Needs assessments and appropriate referrals to qualified professionals around

the world.

S u p p o r t i n g Fa m i l i e s & C h i l d r e n o f H u m a n i t a r i a n S t a f f

Strengthening support to families on deployment.

O u t c o m e Me a s u r e s & R e p o rt

Employee survey and assessment tools, data analysis, interpretive report, and

recommended next steps.

Tr a i n i n g - t h e -Tr a i n e r In i t i a t i v e sIn many locations, ongoing staff care services may be unsustainable due to

security restrictions, staff size, or limited local resources. This program creates

staff leadership teams capable of providing second and third generation staff

care training to their coworkers.

Hu m a n i t a r i a n Re s e a r c h In i t i a t i v eThe Headington Institute invites humanitarian organizations to participate in a

multi-national research project aimed at understanding the primary protective

factors that promote resilience and stress and trauma recovery. Data gathered

from more than 1,000 participants representing over 70 countries is shaping our

understanding of what helps maintain resilience and well-being. Please join us in

this investigation. Contact the Research Team at: HIRI@headington-institute.org

Please contact us for a l i s t o f addit ional workshops.

G r o u p Tr a i n i n g Wo r k s h o p s | C o r e C u r r i c u l um

Un d e r s t a n d i n g S t r e s s , Tra u m a & R e s i l i e n ce

Humanitarian and international development workers are subjected to unusual

levels of stress that have physical, emotional and behavioral effects. We discuss

the effects of chronic stress, vicarious trauma and critical incident exposure as

normal reactions to abnormal situations. Additionally, we discuss how to build

resiliency in order to offset the long-term negative health consequences of

stress exposure.

C r i t i c a l In c i d e n t Tra i n i n g

Relief and development workers, particularly those in high conflict zones, are at

greater risk of critical incident exposure. Reactions to critical incidents vary

widely in type and intensity. This workshop prepares teams to respond

effectively during and immediately after a critical event and provides strategy

for the weeks and months following such incidents.

Fi e l d -B a s e d Wo r k s h o p s

Workshops and consultations are available in the field setting and can be

determined in consultation with the Chief of Party. Topics may include

communication and conflict resolution in a cross cultural environment, coping

with sleep dysregulation, maintaining meaningful relationships, and managing

stress in high risk environments.

C o n f l i c t R e s o l u t i o n & C o m m u n i c a t i o n S k i l l s i n S t r e s s f u l E n v i r o n m e n t s

Some of the most significant challenges facing relief and development workers

in high-stress environments include interpersonal conflicts and other

communication difficulties. This workshop explores reactions to potential

conflict and provides strategies for communicating more effectively with others.

P e r s o n a l S p i r i t u a l P ra c t i c e & R e s i l i e n ce

A deep sense of meaning and purpose provides direction, motivation, and

perseverance for humanitarian workers. This workshop highlights the importance

of personal spiritual practice in promoting resilience and mitigating against

traumatic stress.

O n l i n e Re s o u r c e s | D i s t a n c e L e a r n i n gUn d e r s t a n d i n g & C o p i n g w i t h Tr a u m a t i c S t r e s s

Tr a u m a & C r i t i c a l In c i d e n t C a r e

O n t h e Ro a d A g a i n : C o p i n g w i t h Tr a v e l & Re -E n t r y S t r e s s

Un d e r s t a n d i n g a n d Ad d r e s s i n g Vi c a r i o u s Tr a u m a

Fa m i l y Ma t t e r s : S e l f - c a r e f o r Fa m i l y M e m b e r s o f

Hu m a n i t a r i a n Wo r k e r s

S p i r i t u a l i t y & Hu m a n i t a r i a n Wo r k

Online resources are also available in the following languages: Arabic, French,

Haitian Creole, Japanese, Khmer, Portuguese, Russian & Spanish.

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