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First Responder Mental Health and Wellness, Jefferson City, MO
June 14 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Free
Warrior’s Rest Foundation First Responder Mental Health and Wellness Training provides dynamic instructors presenting relevant topics to first responders about traumas experienced from critical incidents. The students will learn from the instructors:
How to immediately implement best practices techniques for their mental health as a First Responder
Discuss and address the impact of trauma on a First Responder
Discuss and implement psychological first aid after the mental health crisis of a critical incident
Learn how to identify warning signs of suicidal ideation
Define and discuss the signs of Post Traumatic Stress Injury and/or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Discuss the stigma First Responders face when asking for mental health help
Identify healthy coping mechanisms as part of their work/life routine so it will be part of their resiliency when in a mental health crisis
This course is recommended to all First Responders, First Responder Supervisors / Command Staff, Corrections, and Dispatchers. Chaplains and Clinicians who work with First Responders are highly encouraged to attend.
Registration Deadline: May 31, 2024
