In this community, we face challenges together, prioritizing resilience in our professional and personal lives. It's a space for first responders to learn, share experiences, and find strategies for managing pressures.
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In this community, we face challenges together, prioritizing resilience in our professional and personal lives. It's a space for first responders to learn, share experiences, and find strategies for managing pressures.
Organizing Wellness Conferences and the Power of Peer Support in First Responder Mental Health
E11evate
44 minutes 57 seconds
1 year ago
Organizing Wellness Conferences and the Power of Peer Support in First Responder Mental Health
Kyle Goodknight and Shawn Thomas explore the pivotal role of peer support in first responder departments, emphasizing the significance of early intervention for mental health. They discuss organizing mental health and wellness conferences, highlighting personal struggles and the impact of childhood trauma on first responders. The episode delves into conference planning, geographic focuses, and local support, as well as networking policies and upcoming locations. Attendees' profound stories underscore the importance of mental health training and family involvement. Kyle and Shawn share self-care strategies, address stigma, and outline future goals for mental health training in schools. The episode concludes with a Q&A session and upcoming events.
E11evate
In this community, we face challenges together, prioritizing resilience in our professional and personal lives. It's a space for first responders to learn, share experiences, and find strategies for managing pressures.
