Families on the Frontlines / First to Respond, Last to Seek Help

I.  Families on the Frontlines

This training course provides vital information on how to strengthen and bring balance to your family relationships while tackling the inevitable traumatic stress of being a first responder. This course is for the first responder and their spouse/significant other to attend together.

Objectives

• Communication skills
• Effective conflict resolution
• Formative ways to connect
• Interactive parenting approaches

II.  First to Respond, Last to Seek Help

First Responders are regularly exposed to acute trauma that can lead to physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion of the body and mind. In response to the high intensity of your career, the accumulation of traumatic stress injuries, concentration, judgment, sleep, and even relationships are negatively affected. Over time, many develop an unhealthy reliance on alcohol or other substances to cope, while also experiencing mental health issues like post-traumatic stress injuries (PTSI), depression, and anxiety.

Objectives

• Learn the importance of prevention and resiliency from the beginning of a career
• Causes, signs, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress injuries
• How PSTI affects first responders and their families
• Explore how to heal, prevent further damage, and create a new “Brain Health” culture

          Our Family of Companies

The Counseling Team International (TCTI) provides culturally competent short-term counseling, critical incident debriefings, training and pre-employment psychological testing.

First Responder Wellness (FRW) is a comprehensive inpatient/outpatient behavioral wellness treatment program exclusively for first responders. We treat post traumatic stress, alcohol, addiction, anxiety and depression.

Shift Wellness (SHIFT) provides retreats for peer support teams, trauma & resilience, and spouses.