Informal Debriefing
Informal Debriefing : A structured meeting of emergency workers, coordinated by a trained 'peer debriefer, conducted in an informal environment, to: (a) provide an information briefing on the event, including a status report on the condition of victims, etc; (b) offer support; (c) provide an opportunity to express feelings and demystify reactions associated with response to the event; (d) enable the team leader to monitor the reactions of his/her teams members; and (e) enable the opportunity to assess the need for formal debriefing