Debriefing Aid workers: Promoting good practice in management and support of aid personnel

 This manual gives guidelines for those who offer debriefing to people who work overseas (usually in less developed countries) as relief workers, development workers, volunteers, missionaries, peace-keepers or in similar positions. The term ‘aid workers’ is used here to refer to all such workers. Most aid workers report that, on the whole, their time overseas was a good experience, and they are glad they went. Despite this, most aid workers who work overseas for at least six months (as well as many of those who have shorter trips overseas) report that they find it helpful to receive a personal debriefing session on their return home. This is especially true of those who have had stressful experiences overseas, and those who find it difficult to readjust to their own culture after returning home. Personal debriefing sessions generally last approximately two hours, and can have an extremely beneficial effect.