crisisskills

noun

UK /ˈkraɪsɪs skɪlz/

US /ˈkraɪsɪs skɪlz/

The special things you learn to stay calm and safe when something scary or hard happens.

The school teaches crisisskills like calling for help and staying calm.

SYNONYMS

emergency skills coping skills safety skills survival skills response skills

RELATED WORDS

crisis resilience first aid preparedness calmness

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Abilities used by helpers like firefighters and doctors to handle big emergencies.

Paramedics train in crisisskills so they can act fast.

3. Ways a team uses to keep things working during a sudden problem at work.

The company's crisisskills helped them recover after the power went out.

4. Personal habits that help someone deal with strong feelings during tough times.

Taking deep breaths is one of her best crisisskills.