All Dealing with a critical incident articles
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GuidanceManaging a critical incident – make a referral
You and your management team will play a key role in supporting colleagues not only directly after an incident, but in the days, weeks and possibly months that follow. If you would like to arrange support for your team as a result of an incident, this article will take you through the process.
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GuidanceCoping with traumatic events
A traumatic event is defined as any incident which causes someone to suffer physical, emotional or psychological harm. Whether it happens to you directly, or you witness a traumatic event, the effects can be long-lasting without the right kind of support.
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GuidanceUnderstanding common responses to an incident
A critical incident can be any situation in which you experience either a threat to your own life or physical safety, or have been affected by the death or injury of another. Learn about the common responses you may go through.
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GuidanceManaging violence in stores
There will be times during our careers when we’re required to deal with an unhappy or aggressive customer. On occasion these interactions will result in violence against you or one of your colleagues. Learn how you can manage the risks.
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InformationManaging a critical incident in the workplace
As a manager, you and your management team will play a key role in supporting colleagues not only directly after an incident, but in the days, weeks and possibly months that follow. Learn about the support available to you and your people.
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GuidanceDealing with difficult customers
We’ll no doubt all have times when we’re required to deal with an unhappy or aggressive customer. Although it can be unsettling, here are some things you can do to reduce the impact on your own wellbeing, and that of your colleagues and other customers.
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GuidanceWhat to do when a colleague dies
Any death – at whatever age, and by whatever cause – is distressing. And while people leave jobs for all sorts of reasons, it’s very different when a workplace looks and feels diminished because of a death.
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GuidanceUnderstanding low mood
Feeling low from time to time is a part of life, and we’ve all experienced periods of sadness, upset, and disappointment at some point in our lives. Low mood can be distressing, but there are things we can all do to recover and return to our usual routines.
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GuidanceHow to manage anxiety
Anxiety is something we all experience from time to time. This article looks at the causes of anxiety and options for managing it.
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Guidance21 things to help manage stress and build resilience
Resilient people tend to display a number of common behaviours and attitudes, all of which can be learned and practised throughout life. Building your resilience levels can help you to manage stress effectively and get the best out of life, even when things are tough.
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GuidanceFive ways to deal with stress
Niomi Smart shares her five personal tips and techniques of how to deal with stress.