PTSD
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MMR shares their journey to adopt a pet who provides unconditional support
Personal reactions to trauma take many forms, but some offer important clues that you may be experiencing PTSD
Part 1 — The San Diego Fire-Rescue captain shares the emotional story of how a seemingly “routine call” quickly escalated to a near-fatal stabbing
“I consider meditation as a form of elite cognitive training. These positive impacts are especially transformative for first responders.”
Reach out for help today so you can fill your cup and continue providing the outstanding care your patients deserve
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
After an ultimatum from his wife, former Firefighter-Paramedic Jordan Long realized the toll his career was taking – and took steps to help others thrive
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9/11 survivor and volunteer firefighter Rob Weisberg is supporting first responders and veterans and their service animals
First responders in Kansas hope the Missouri bill will encourage their own legislators to pass a similar PTSD benefits bill
Understanding the physical impact on the brain can help destigmatize trauma-related injury and mitigate the impacts of trauma
Traditional training did not teach medics how to deal with combative family members or how to seek counseling
Has the deeply rooted tradition of stifling emotional vulnerability led to the disproportionate number of suicides among men?
Dr. Ginny Renkiewicz shares research on vicarious trauma, post-traumatic stress, and the aftereffects of the COVID-19 pandemic
The role of the chaplaincy in emergency services
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok defines mindfulness and offers simple steps to practice it every day
Know when everyday stressors become something bigger; something that requires professional help
Documents show Kansas City’s civil rights department investigated and substantiated her complaints that her supervisor “taunted and terrorized her”
Mindfulness techniques and takeaways from an eye movement desensitization and reprocessing training course
How does your resilience measure up?
The origins of EMS Gives Life and the Code Green Campaign, and the FBHA Suicide Register
A holistic approach to physical, psychological and emotional wellness
Giovanna Vittori filed her discrimination lawsuit in 2018; later that year, she died from a medication overdose at 38
Join guests Ed Racht and Rhonda Kelly in this episode of Inside EMS
Many first responders report experiencing the chronic feelings of guilt and shame that are central to moral injury
Takeaways from a GSW response that quickly escalated into chaos
Our cohosts tackle the difficult topic of trauma and healthy ways emergency responders can cope with the sometimes overwhelming feelings
Coral Springs public safety service members have turned to therapy, peer counseling and charity work
Learn how to confront trauma that occurs after a difficult call and how to end the stigma surrounding getting help
Is addressing provider frustration the key to reducing turnover?
Community risk reduction and improving mental health resources for providers
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