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“How to Get Involved in Peer Support—No Training Required”
You Don’t Need a Certificate or a Title to Start Doing Peer Support Over the past several months, I’ve had more and more responders pull me aside and say some version of the same thing: “I want to get involved in peer support… I just don’t know where to start.” That desire—to show up for…
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CISD vs. Best Practices: Evolving Models of Critical Incident Care for Emergency Responders
CISD vs. Best Practices: Evolving Models of Critical Incident Care for Emergency Responders For decades, emergency and disaster responders have faced the emotional and psychological weight of critical incidents with bravery—but not always with adequate support. As awareness around responder wellness has grown, so has the debate over how best to help our teams process…
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Stronger Together: How Weekly Peer Support Builds Resilience Before the Storm
In recent years, there has been a notable increase in weekly peer support meetings sponsored by regional peer support teams. These gatherings have become essential for building resilience among first responders, healthcare workers, and others in high-stress professions. Regular attendance in these meetings not only prepares individuals for potential critical incidents but also provides a…
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Staying Sharp in the Chaos: Overcoming Executive Dysfunction in First Responders
Executive dysfunction is a term used to describe difficulties in the cognitive processes that allow us to plan, make decisions, organize, initiate tasks, and regulate emotions. For first responders, these processes are crucial—after all, they make life-or-death decisions under pressure, prioritize rapidly shifting tasks, and must maintain focus in high-stress situations. However, when these executive functions…
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