This blog is a way to talk to my fellow first responders about how to have a long, safe career without being overwhelmed by the stress of the job. In other words, how to be resilient.
There are too many medics, firefighters, police officers, deputies, and many others in public safety that are suffering because they do not know how to deal with the trauma and horror that we see. They do not teach us that in school, right? So we get burned out, PTSD, OCD, and all those other acronyms that keep us from enjoying the job we used to love.
Throughout my career, I have had my ups and downs, but I did not always manage them well. After watching my peers go through some of the same problems I have been through, I figured I could do something to help them and others manage their stress better. So, I went to school and got a masters in professional counseling. Now I am a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate in NC.
The thing is, counseling only helps after the stress has become too much to bear. We need to keep people from needing counseling! That is why I started this blog. It will be a source of information to help you know what I have learned about managing stress. I sincerely hope it will keep other medics from burning out or worse. So, I will share from my heart information about physical, mental, emotions, dietary, and other areas of interest that will help you be a resilient responder.
I hope you will enjoy reading my posts to you. I really do want to hear your comments and suggestions.
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