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Be A Resilient First Responder

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Be A Resilient First Responder The American Psychological Association defines Resilience as “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy or significant sources of stress.”[1] In other words, it is the ability to overcome and move … Continue reading

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Alcohol and Substance Abuse Among First Responders

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Alcohol and Substance Abuse Among First Responders We know that our Firefighters, Peace Officers, and Medics experience incredibly high levels of stress and trauma during their careers. Because of this, they are at a higher chance of developing various physical … Continue reading

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Cynicism and the First Responder

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Cynicism and the First Responder For the First Responder, “Cynicism can be defined as a means to display an attitude of contemptuous distrust of human nature and motives,”[1] or believing the worst of someone or something. Cynicism in the United … Continue reading

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