Yearly Archives: 2025

Crafting an Effective Debriefing for Search and Rescue Teams Using Liberating Structures

When search and rescue teams respond to missions, especially those involving the recovery of human remains, their work is deeply impactful yet emotionally taxing. Balancing operational learning with emotional support is essential to sustain a team's resilience and effectiveness. That's where Liberating Structures come in—a toolkit of facilitation methods that empowers teams to process experiences collaboratively and constructively.

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The Psychology of High-Stress Triggers in Search and Rescue: Managing Emotional Responses Through Containment

Search and rescue (SAR) missions are among the most demanding and high-stress environments. SAR professionals and trainees face psychological triggers that can overwhelm even the most experienced individuals. Identifying these triggers and learning how to appropriately manage one’s responses is critical not only for the success of the mission but also for the well-being of the responders themselves.

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