Supporting Our Heroes: A Training for Mental Health Providers Working with First Responders
Supporting Our Heroes: A Training for Mental Health Providers Working with First Responders
When: November 9th and 10th from 9am-12pm
How: Virtual Zoom Training
Registration will close Monday 11/06/23
No refunds
Overall Goals:
- Participants will gain insights into the distinctions between first responder culture and the general population.
- Participants will learn about tailored approaches and interventions for addressing issues commonly observed among first responders.
- Participants will be educated on various ways in which first responders might be referred to mental health services, such as FFDE and wellbeing checks.
Day 1:
- Delving into first responder culture: Its significance and the need for comprehension.
- Techniques for building rapport and effectively engaging in treatment with first responders.
- Introduction to prevalent issues among first responders.
Day 2:
- In-depth exploration of common challenges faced by first responders, including trauma, substance use, and intimate partner violence (IPV).
- Teaching techniques and interventions suited for collaborating with first responders.
- In-depth examination of specific evaluation and therapy methods: FFDE and FRAP/wellbeing checks, and the provider’s role in these processes.
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Supporting Our Heroes: A Training for Mental Health Providers Working with First Responders
Early bird pricing – save if you register before October 9
When: November 9th and 10th from 9am-12pm
How: Virtual Zoom Training
No refunds
Overall Goals:
- Participants will gain insights into the distinctions between first responder culture and the general population.
- Participants will learn about tailored approaches and interventions for addressing issues commonly observed among first responders.
- Participants will be educated on various ways in which first responders might be referred to mental health services, such as FFDE and wellbeing checks.
Day 1:
- Delving into first responder culture: Its significance and the need for comprehension.
- Techniques for building rapport and effectively engaging in treatment with first responders.
- Introduction to prevalent issues among first responders.
Day 2:
- In-depth exploration of common challenges faced by first responders, including trauma, substance use, and intimate partner violence (IPV).
- Teaching techniques and interventions suited for collaborating with first responders.
- In-depth examination of specific evaluation and therapy methods: FFDE and FRAP/wellbeing checks, and the provider’s role in these processes.
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