First Responder Mental Health

Author : Bowers, Clint A.,Beidel, Deborah C.,Marks, Madeline R.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781522598046

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Mental Health Intervention and Treatment of First Responders and Emergency Workers by Bowers, Clint A.,Beidel, Deborah C.,Marks, Madeline R. Pdf

The stress that comes with being a first responder has been known to lead to depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicide. However, few clinicians are informed about these health concerns and how to adequately treat them in this population. Therefore, there is an urgent need for practitioners to understand the latest information regarding treatments that will be useful to this specific population. Mental Health Intervention and Treatment of First Responders and Emergency Workers is an essential reference source that focuses on the latest research for diagnosing and treating mental health issues experienced by emergency personnel and seeks to generate awareness and inform clinicians about the unique circumstances encountered by these professionals. While highlighting topics including anxiety disorders and stress management, this book is ideally designed for clinicians, therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, practitioners, medical professionals, EMTs, law enforcement, fire departments, military, academicians, researchers, policymakers, and students seeking current research on psychological therapy methods regarding first responders.

Author : Natalie M Harris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01
Category : Allied health personnel
ISBN : 189481391X

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Save-My-Life School by Natalie M Harris Pdf

"This is a memoir based on a blog written by a paramedic who was the first responder to a gruesome murder. She suffered from PTSD, depression, overdosing, attempted suicide and addiction. She chronicles her mental health journey in this true story."--

Author : Dr. Marilyn Luber, PhD
Publisher : Springer Publishing
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780826132222

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EMDR with First Responders by Dr. Marilyn Luber, PhD Pdf

In eBook Format! Praise for Implementing EMDR Early Mental Health Interventions for Man-Made and Natural Disasters, from which this eBook is compiled: "In this latest insightful volume gathered and edited by Marilyn Luber, the authors have combined the lessons learned with personal accounts of how they proceeded. There is still much to be done to integrate mental health care effectively into disaster response worldwide, but this volume will help to point the way to best practices." -Robert Gelbach, PhD Past Executive Director at EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs EMDR Therapy is a psychotherapy approach based on standard procedures and protocols. Using these standard procedures and protocols as its template, this book presents step-by-step scripts that enable new practitioners and seasoned EMDR clinicians, trainers, and consultants alike to incorporate EMDR Therapy into their case conceptualizations and treatment plans when working with first responders who have suffered acute stress injuries during man-made and natural disasters. These scripts can be put to use immediately and retain the complete integrity of EMDR Therapy by presenting the three-prong protocol (past memories, present triggers, and future templates) and the 11-step procedure essential to the standard practice of EMDR Therapy. They reinforce the specific parts, sequence, and language used to create an effective outcome, and illustrate how clinicians are using this framework to work with a variety of therapeutic difficulties and modalities while maintaining the integrity of the AIP model. The eBook illuminates early intervention procedures for first responders and protective service workers who must assist populations in the aftermaths of catastrophic events. It includes information and summary sheets created specifically for different types of first responders including firefighters and EMS professionals, the police, and the military. It also includes an underground trauma protocol designed for trauma related to mining disasters, and a “Blind to Therapist Protocol.” Key Features: Provides protocols for practicing EMDR with first responders to man-made and natural disasters Includes concise summary sheets for quick information retrieval in perilous circumstances Presents specific protocols for use with firefighters, EMS responders, the police, the military, and first responders to mining disasters Offers step-by-step scripts that enable practitioners to enhance their expertise more quickly Highlights international perspectives

Author : Marc Laferriere,STEPHANIE. MILOKNAY
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1772552526

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Mental Health Awareness by Marc Laferriere,STEPHANIE. MILOKNAY Pdf

Author : Jeff Thompson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-24
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1716508517

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Warr;or21 by Jeff Thompson Pdf

Author : William I. Dorfman,Lenore E. Walker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2007-12-27
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780387354651

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First Responder's Guide to Abnormal Psychology by William I. Dorfman,Lenore E. Walker Pdf

This book gives readers critical insights into the human impact of extreme trauma, and the various levels of mental impairment suffered by both victims and survivors. Renowned trauma experts William Dorfman and Lenore Walker give this book immediate relevance through the use of real-life examples from a wide range of crisis situations. They have also deliberately minimized research citations within the text for greater readability.

Author : Mary Beth Williams,Soili Poijula
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781608827053

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The PTSD Workbook by Mary Beth Williams,Soili Poijula Pdf

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an extremely debilitating anxiety condition that can occur after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal. Although many know that this mental health issue affects veterans of war, many may not know that it also affects victims of domestic violence, sexual violence, natural disasters, crime, car accidents and accidents in the workplace. No matter the cause of their illness, people with PTSD will often relive their traumatic experience in the form of flashbacks, memories, nightmares, and frightening thoughts. This is especially true when they are exposed to events or objects that remind them of their trauma. Left untreated, PTSD can lead to emotional numbness, insomnia, addiction, anxiety, depression, and even suicide. In The PTSD Workbook, Second Edition, psychologists and trauma experts Mary Beth Williams and Soili Poijula outline techniques and interventions used by PTSD experts from around the world to offer trauma survivors the most effective tools available to conquer their most distressing trauma-related symptoms, whether they are a veteran, a rape survivor, or a crime victim. Based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), the book is extremely accessible and easy-to-use, offering evidence-based therapy at a low cost. This new edition features chapters focusing on veterans with PTSD, the link between cortisol and adrenaline and its role in PTSD and overall mental health, and the mind-body component of PTSD. This book is designed to arm PTSD survivors with the emotional resilience they need to get their lives back together after a traumatic event.

Author : Dr Richard A Bryant
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1433835592

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Treating Ptsd in First Responders by Dr Richard A Bryant Pdf

Police, firefighters, and paramedics are highly exposed to traumatic events and experience markedly higher rates of PTSD than others in the community, also facing distinct organizational challenges that complicate their stress reactions. Often, this results in needs not addressed in manuals developed for people who have survived single traumatic events. This book provides an overview of theoretical and empirical frameworks for understanding PTSD in first responders and outlines practical, evidence-based approaches to assess and treat PTSD in these populations.

Author : John R. Freedy,S.E. Hobfoll
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781489910769

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Traumatic Stress by John R. Freedy,S.E. Hobfoll Pdf

Renowned scientists and practitioners provide a concise summary of current theory, research, and clinical practice regarding traumatic stress. An integrative biopsychosocial theory of trauma response provides a framework for the book. Chapters consider the frequency and likely mental health consequences of a wide range of traumatic events-including military trauma, violent crime, natural and technological disasters, accidental injury, and torture. This comprehensive reference features state-of-the-art psychosocial and biological treatments and community-based intervention strategies.

Author : Captain Dan Willis
Publisher : New World Library
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-29
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781608682614

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Bulletproof Spirit by Captain Dan Willis Pdf

If you are a police officer, firefighter, EMT, ER nurse, or soldier, or you love one . . . This book can save your life Suicide, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, and many more emotional and stress-related problems plague the first-responder community. Hundreds of thousands of these brave public servants have unwittingly become victims of the professions they once loved. However, the suffering that results from a professional life of sacrifice and service can be prevented and mitigated. As a law-enforcement veteran, police captain Dan Willis has witnessed the damage of emotional trauma and has made it his personal mission to safeguard and enhance the wellness and wholeness of police officers, firefighters, EMTs, emergency-room personnel, and soldiers. Bulletproof Spirit offers field-tested expertise designed to be used by all first responders — and their families — to heal themselves and continue serving with compassion and strength.

Author : US Department of Transportation
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1952160154

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2020 Emergency Response Guide by US Department of Transportation Pdf

Author : Kim Colegrove
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781642501759

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Mindfulness For Warriors by Kim Colegrove Pdf

#1 New Release in Military Families ─ Coping with the Stress of First Responder Life A traumatic way of life: First responders have the incredibly difficult job of running toward danger while the rest of us run away. No training can prepare them for what they will see and endure. Kim Colegrove understands what it’s like to watch someone go through that. After 30 years in law enforcement, her husband took his own life. This agonizing experience opened Kim’s eyes to the desperate need for an effective form of stress-relief and support for first responders. The power of meditation: No matter our profession, taking care of our mental health needs to be a priority. For first responders like cops and EMTs, ensuring that their heads are in a healthy place is crucial because each day can bring them face-to-face with another trauma. With 40 years of experience, Kim Colegrove is here to share with readers that there is a viable and practical resource for first responders found in meditation. A source of hope: In 2017, Kim founded The PauseFirst Project, Mindfulness for First Responders. Kim offers the PauseFirst block of training to organizations across the country. She teaches techniques that help reduce stress, regulate emotion, and improve overall health and well-being. Colegrove’s work to bring awareness is a tribute to both her husband and the countless other first responders who struggle with the realities of their jobs. Readers of Kim Colegrove’s Mindfulness for Warriors will find… • Evidence-based practices to help first responders and their families deal with stress • Interviews with first responders who share their stories of overcoming, surviving, and thriving • Colegrove’s own raw and intimate story of her husband’s troubles and how she continues each day fighting in his memory Readers who have looked for encouragement messages and aid in books like Bulletproof Spirit, Bullets in the Washing Machine, and I Love a Cop (Third Edition) will find a further source of healing in Mindfulness for Warriors.

Author : Michael L. Bourke,Vincent B. Van Hasselt,Sam J. Buser
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783031381492

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First Responder Mental Health by Michael L. Bourke,Vincent B. Van Hasselt,Sam J. Buser Pdf

This edited volume provides mental health clinicians with knowledge to effectively work with current and former first responders. It provides strategies on how to best develop and adapt clinical assessment procedures and therapeutic interventions to better meet the unique needs found in these settings. Chapters synthesize existing literature to introduce the reader to profession-specific factors issues that exist in these contexts and describe the challenges that can present when working with police, firefighters, EMS, emergency communications operators, crime scene investigators, and corrections personnel. The book covers a range of topics that clinicians and trainees need to understand the relevant issues, develop effective treatment plans, and deliver appropriate psychological services in public safety settings. First Responder Mental Health: A Clinician’s Guide will be essential reading for mental health professionals working with first responders, as well as those in training.

Author : Betty Kitchener,Anthony F. Jorm,Claire Kelly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : First aid in illness and injury
ISBN : 0987181939

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Mental Health First Aid Manual by Betty Kitchener,Anthony F. Jorm,Claire Kelly Pdf

The 2nd edition Standard MHFA Manual (2010) was written to accompany the 12hr Standard MHFA Course.

Author : James Meuer
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781449799557

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Damaged by James Meuer Pdf

One man's journey as a first responder suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. He takes you through real emergency calls; some are graphic and have scarred his heart forever and so has PTSD. He was a hero in the eyes of most, and yet PTSD tried to take that away from him. He's haunted by what he has seen and by the dreams that follow. The dreams are wicked and prevent him from sleep. Daytime does not ward off the attacks; even small things like a door slam send him into hyper-vigilance. He will lose everything before he will find his way.