About

The MATS ATs Care Team consists of athletic trainers who are trained specifically in crisis intervention and stress management techniques. They collaborate with mental health professionals who specialize in supporting healthcare professionals.

 

Goals, Functions, and Responsibilities:

A critical incident is an event that can disrupt a person’s psychological balance, overwhelm usual coping mechanisms, and potentially create significant human distress. It could be professional or personal in nature. Critical incidents can cause stress that can lead to post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While it is normal to have an emotional reaction, most of us will need assistance processing these new emotions.

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The MATS ATs Care Team understands the challenges you may encounter during a critical incident and acknowledges that athletic trainers continue to provide care and support to their teams even after such events. MATS CISM-trained athletic trainers are ready to offer you and your staff the necessary resources to effectively navigate critical incidents.

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MATS ATs Care Team can provide and support immediate crisis intervention. MATS ATs Care is not intended to replace professional counseling or mental health services. If you or someone you know has responded to an emergency or experienced a traumatic event (personal or professional), don't hesitate to contact our Michigan ATs Care team through the NATA ATs Care link above. Submissions are anonymous.