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As a trauma therapist who works with First Responders and Front Line Workers, I get a unique vantage point and the opportunity to hear what is really coming up for those of you serving on the front li
The issue of mental health is prominent everywhere in the public safety profession and it is an issue that commands a new perspective
When firefighters think of psychotherapy, they might picture someone lying on a leather chaise lounge while a cross-legged therapist peers over his glasses, frowns and asks, “How does that really make
The more primitive parts of the human brain – the brain stem, cerebellum, and basal ganglia – are shared by lizards and humans
Firefighting is one of the best jobs around
A career in firefighting involves inherent risks and dangers, including short- and long-term medical, psychological, and social strains
Firefighters risk their own lives and health at work while trying to serve the public
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“Mindset and physical performance are linked
Is there a stigma attached to developing post-traumatic stress disorder as a first responder? Unfortunately, the answer to that question is yes
Just be stressed and workout
Is there a reason why you are filling every hour of every day with something? Just because you technically have time for something doesn’t mean you should take it on, and just because you’ve been aske
The fifth strategy to consider in developing the Athlete’s Mindset is to be proactive in your preparation
Our ability to adequately equip our first responders with the awareness, knowledge and tools to address the fundamental question of ‘how do you work safely (emotionally) as a first responder is crucia
Throughout our time spent as a firefighter, you must sometimes do a self-check, hit the reset button, and remember that you chose this career for better or worse – though sometimes it's hard to predic
Have you ever noticed that much of the information out there about firefighter fitness is mostly for those on the frontline?
Actively assessing and responding to your mental health is beneficial to firefighter’s off and on the job, just as it is for physical health
By: Mark Gungor Source: https://www
So, you finally did it
We need to look no further than Hollywood or the realm of professional sports to see that humans are thriving at ages that were once deemed over the hill
In order to provoke change, I think we first must understand the ‘why’
No one expects a single firefighter to put the fire out by themselves, nor should they shoulder the psychological burden of the job
Mourn the loss of the ways you enjoyed
By John Hofman Allow yourself room for error