This guide addresses stress management for emergency medical personnel, Gardaí/police officers, fire service, military and other personnel who may encounter stressful situations not normally experienced by the general public.

A synopsis of the CISM Guide's contents, are as follows:

Nature of stress What is stress? Stress paths PTSD and contributing factors Sources of stress Signs of stress Dangerous signs of stress Stress survival skills Stress control for life Diet Exercise Smoking

Positive Mental attitude Spirituality Relaxation Progressive muscle relaxation Guided Imagery A life beyond the job Limited self-disclosure False stress cures The satisfying side of stress Conditions requiring professional assistance

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Completed order forms should be posted to: CISM Network Ireland Room C255 Department of Built Envirnoment & Extended Campus School of Engineering Institute of Technology Carlow Kilkenny Road, Carlow. >

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Our Members

The following are a list of the current membership of the network

• National Ambulance Service	Irish Prison Service
  Irish Red Cross
  Order of Malta Ireland	Civil Defence
  Defence Forces Ireland	Vhi Corporate Solutions
  Dublin Fire Brigade	Search & Rescue Dogs Ireland
  Irish Coast GuardBrigade	Health Service Executive
  Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council
  State Claims Agency	TUSLA

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