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 States flows like the tide, sometimes High, sometimes Low. However, in the public safety arena,…
It’s Time to Change the Culture Why First Responders Do Not Seek Help Seen as figures of authority within our communities, our Police Officers, Firefighters, and Medics may seem invincible. However, within the First Responder community there is the existence of the “us versus them” mentality. Because cops, firefighters, and medics create strong friendships with…
Recovery After the Trauma – Post Traumatic Growth The American Psychiatric Association defines Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (injury) as “a psychiatric disorder.” “PTSi occurs in people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, a terrorist act, war/combat, rape, or other violent personal assault.”[1] While this is a…