The process of identifying and "diffusing" any intense emotions brought on by being present at or impacted by an incident or tragedy is known as trauma debriefing. It was created in response to the increasing understanding of the effects workplace crises and victimization of employees can have on both workers and businesses.

It is sometimes referred to as critical incident stress debriefing (CISD), and its goals are to assist the healing and recovery process by addressing the psychological and emotional effects of the traumatic event.

For people who experience trauma, offering a secure and encouraging environment for people to share their feelings, ideas, and experiences around the traumatic incident is the primary goal of trauma debriefing. It assists in breaking down the event and helps to regulate their responses.