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The Stress First Aid (SFA) model is a framework designed to provide support to individuals in high-stress professions (such as first responders, military personnel, and healthcare workers) - although "high stress" seems to have become the new "normal" for most workers! The model is based on the principles of self-care and peer support. It was developed to recognize and address stress reactions, aiming to promote resilience, recovery, and growth. The SFA model is structured around a continuum of stress reactions, which can range from normal stress reactions to more severe reactions that might require professional intervention. The continuum is typically broken down into the following categories: -> Healthy: Normal reactions to stress, where people are functioning well and staying resilient. -> Reacting: Mild and temporary reactions to stress. People might be irritable, anxious, or have difficulty sleeping, but these reactions typically resolve on their own. ->Injured: More severe and persistent reactions to stress. This is when people might experience more pronounced symptoms, such as severe anxiety, depression, or traumatic stress reactions. This stage might require more active interventions, such as peer support or professional counseling. ->Ill: Severe stress reactions that might be indicative of a mental health disorder. This stage requires professional intervention. The SFA model provides a set of tools and interventions that can be applied at each stage of the continuum to support people and promote recovery. The core actions of the SFA model are often summarized with the acronym "COVER": - Check: Observe for signs of stress. - Observe: Look for changes in behavior, thinking, or mood. - Voice: Engage in a conversation about the observed changes. - Extend: Offer support, which can range from simple acts of kindness to more structured interventions. - Refer: If necessary, refer people to professional help. The goal of the SFA model is to recognize stress reactions early and provide the necessary support to prevent progression to more severe stages. It emphasizes the importance of peer support and self-care in managing stress and promoting resilience. HR can leverage the SFA model as a proactive approach to foster a resilient workplace culture. By training managers and leaders in the SFA principles, HR can ensure early detection of stress reactions among employees, facilitating timely peer support and interventions. The "COVER" framework provides a structured method for addressing stress, promoting open communication about mental well-being, and ensuring that employees receive the necessary resources or professional assistance when needed.
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Remotify
7mo
Very well put! There's no other better way than to feel supported when you're in need. This is a great and helpful visual, Hacking HR. Thank you.
Samoual Hassan
7mo
This model is a self-care and peer support framework that includes seven actions that can help you identify and address early signs of stress reactions in yourself and others in an ongoing way (not just after single “critical incidents”). It is a model for both short-term recovery and longer-term resilience.
Super informative. The financial industry also experiences burnout and high turnover rates.
Thank you for sharing! The important question for HR functions is how we can support employees and prevent burnout. First, I would recommend giving employees tasks that really fit their strengths (job-fit) and listening to what they say. I am sure that employees will ask for help and relief at the beginning. The HR department should take this seriously and should offer various options. Stress is experienced very differently from person to person.
Astrowave
7mo
Each day I chat with #business owners and the number one thing most of them bring up is the overwhelming amount of #work there is to do as a business owner and the #stress that comes with that! This framework is such a great visual that could be printed and put on your wall to remind you each day where you are at and whether you need to adjust!
Greg Haddox
7mo
The importance of being "Peer Observant" is very important in Team environments. If we were more observant the dynamic and success of the team could increase significantly! Excellent information!!
SFA model: Early stress detection. "COVER" - Check, Observe, Voice, Extend, Refer. Proactive HR for resilient workplace. 🌟 #EmployeeWellness #SFAmodel
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7moThank you for sharing Hacking HR. Whilst designed for those in front line services, I echo your thoughts that this template can likely be applied to any organisation. To be honest, there will be those that could feel any of these four situations in a given day. At work or simply dealing with stuff. The real opportunity id to remove the stigma attached to this whole debate. Recognise that we are humans and historically our 'communities', be they work or non-work related, would have been there to pick us up when we're struggling.