These authors contributed equally.
Simulation scenarios may evoke strong emotional responses for learners hindering learning outcomes [1,2]. Facilitators need to develop skills to recognize and appropriately respond to the emotions of the learners. It is also important to attend to our own emotions as facilitator’s too. We have shared an acronym that summarizes strategies a facilitator may consider in managing emotions during a post-simulation debriefing [3,4]. The key concepts illustrated here as an infographic framework was developed from a Focus Group qualitative content analysis depicting effective strategies a facilitator can use for managing debriefing following highly emotional simulation scenarios. This framework was locally piloted and reviewed by experts.

All authors participated in the conceptualization, planning and design of the qualitative research process described in this key concept paper. All authors contributed to the design of the infographic. All authors have followed the instructions for authors and have read and approved the manuscript.
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