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After experiencing a critical incident, it is normal to feel emotionally overwhelmed. Used to being the go-to person for everyone else, athletic trainers might not take the time needed to care for themselves after an abnormal event. Athletic training is a peer-driven profession. ATs understand ATs, which is why it’s important to have the tools necessary to be able to spot and help your fellow ATs who are in need of support.

Any event which has the ability to overwhelm the usually effective coping skills of an individual is considered a critical incident. Learn common signs, symptoms, reactions and concerns that can arise from a critical incident.