CRISIS MASSAGE
RHODE ISLAND
How does the Crisis Massage Team of RI function with the RI Critical Incident Stress Management TEAM, Inc.?
● The CMT of RI is a program comprised of leadership of those licensed massage therapists who respond to an identified need and who are willing to work in conjunction with the leadership of the Rhode Island Critical Incident Stress Management TEAM, Inc. (RI CISM TEAM, Inc.)
● The RI CISM TEAM, Inc. is an incorporated, non-profit organization having an operating mission to provide support for first responders and those who provide a specialized response to a crisis or disaster. The goals of the RI CISM program include all parameters of crisis intervention and stress management; mind, body and spirit. To assist this program mission, the Crisis Massage Team members will make available their unique expertise of their highly qualified, professionally trained massage therapists.
● The leadership of the CMT of RI is formed from within the massage therapist membership of those who are willing to take additional trainings and are deemed qualified to take on the responsibly of leadership.
● The CMT of RI is a program comprised of leadership of those licensed massage therapists who respond to an identified need and who are willing to work in conjunction with the leadership of the Rhode Island Critical Incident Stress Management TEAM, Inc. (RI CISM TEAM, Inc.)
● The RI CISM TEAM, Inc. is an incorporated, non-profit organization having an operating mission to provide support for first responders and those who provide a specialized response to a crisis or disaster. The goals of the RI CISM program include all parameters of crisis intervention and stress management; mind, body and spirit. To assist this program mission, the Crisis Massage Team members will make available their unique expertise of their highly qualified, professionally trained massage therapists.
● The leadership of the CMT of RI is formed from within the massage therapist membership of those who are willing to take additional trainings and are deemed qualified to take on the responsibly of leadership.
When did massage therapy become a partner in disaster work?
● The concept of using chair massage therapy at a disaster originated in 1989 following the California Loma Prieta Earthquake. During this disaster, more than 8,000 massages were given to disaster workers, demolition workers, grief counselors, highway patrol officers, and many others. Since that time, volunteer massage therapists have participated in numerous disaster responses.
● The concept of using chair massage therapy at a disaster originated in 1989 following the California Loma Prieta Earthquake. During this disaster, more than 8,000 massages were given to disaster workers, demolition workers, grief counselors, highway patrol officers, and many others. Since that time, volunteer massage therapists have participated in numerous disaster responses.