Fire Chief (ret.) Leader Acumen LLC Vancouver, Washington, United States
Ever wonder how engaged crisis canines can combat the traumatic exposures of your members? Join Chief Collins in dialog to proactively and reactively improve our responders' mental health. Understand the need for comprehensive mental wellness programs and what a successful program looks like. Apply strategies based on best practices, sound policies, and actions to address responder traumatic occupational stressors. Current research demonstrates that a combination of peer support and the utilization of crisis canines positively impacts the negative effects of traumatic occupational exposures. By the end, you will be empowered with the knowledge and tools necessary to make a data-driven decision to protect those who help protect our communities.
Learning Objectives:
Gain an awareness of the need for a comprehensive mental wellness program within an emergency services organization regardless of size
Identify situations that expose first responders to physically or emotionally traumatic events and the potential manifestation of negative symptomatology
Describe the need for engaging mental health strategies, including peer support and crisis canine resources, to protect first responders
Understand what policies and practices are necessary when developing or deploying a mental wellness program and crisis canine resources
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