the cost of helping othersThe most honorable service is one of selflessness. Duty to serve others before yourself can come with a price. Therefore, it is extremely important to preserve & care for yourself on the job & in your personal life as well.
We cannot expect you to be competent if your body & mind aren’t cared for. Signs that work has impacted your life:
Continued exposure to stress has impacted the culture of first responder agencies. No one can prepare an individual for the critical incidents they will be exposed to on the job. There is no manual to cope with high stress moments, tell you how to deescalate yourself or others in crisis, or train you to effectively regulate your adrenaline after "go mode" is over. We have to create a new norm that embraces practical self care & validates the unique circumstances you face. Courage requires 3 things:
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individual, team & organizational support
one on one support
You have unique needs in comparison to the general population. The engagement rate for helpers to seek out assistance is low. The “tough it out” mentality that is reinforced in the profession has good intention behind it & is designed to protect individuals from their experiences. But over time, the emotional scars of the job can outweigh the physical scars. This can impact the fulfillment you feel at your job & even at home. It can impact how you take care of yourself physically too.
Your contact is always confidential.
*Coaching differs from therapy in the sense that it is a non medical service & therefore not insurance reimbursable. There is no diagnosing or assessment. It is a partnership with someone trained to help identify your strengths & motivate you to use those strengths to reach your full potential. Coaching can help you set goals to better your health, fitness, relationships, professional & personal needs.
Business Coaching - Unsure what to do after retirement? Looking to begin a business of your own? Check out my entrepreneurial coaching.
Your contact is always confidential.
*Coaching differs from therapy in the sense that it is a non medical service & therefore not insurance reimbursable. There is no diagnosing or assessment. It is a partnership with someone trained to help identify your strengths & motivate you to use those strengths to reach your full potential. Coaching can help you set goals to better your health, fitness, relationships, professional & personal needs.
Business Coaching - Unsure what to do after retirement? Looking to begin a business of your own? Check out my entrepreneurial coaching.
peer coaching for spouses of first responders
Relationships are directly affected by the nature of a loved one's job.
When duty calls - the job comes first. Sleepless nights, missed holidays & waiting by the phone are only a few examples of the lifestyle of a first responder spouse. Worry, fear, & anxiety seem to take over on bad days.
Learn how others cope, have a support system that understands you & shares your experiences. It is an incredibly valuable to bond with others in your shoes who can relate to your needs... because yes, your needs are important too!
Join Behind the Badge tribe or explore peer coaching options.
When duty calls - the job comes first. Sleepless nights, missed holidays & waiting by the phone are only a few examples of the lifestyle of a first responder spouse. Worry, fear, & anxiety seem to take over on bad days.
Learn how others cope, have a support system that understands you & shares your experiences. It is an incredibly valuable to bond with others in your shoes who can relate to your needs... because yes, your needs are important too!
Join Behind the Badge tribe or explore peer coaching options.
leadership & department resiliency workshops
Education & healthy lifestyle is the strongest prevention for burnout. Creating awareness & knowledge in a culture that has historically turned a blind eye to your needs is the most important component for improved professional & personal performance.
The goal of these workshops is to educate individuals on the impacts of critical incidents, chronic stress & reinforce healthy lifestyle choices to improve overall health & wellness. Prevention builds resiliency & can improve mental health, relationships, & overall health.
Trainings have been presented in workshop series or one time only format with or without fitness boxing.
Topics include but are not limited to:
The goal of these workshops is to educate individuals on the impacts of critical incidents, chronic stress & reinforce healthy lifestyle choices to improve overall health & wellness. Prevention builds resiliency & can improve mental health, relationships, & overall health.
Trainings have been presented in workshop series or one time only format with or without fitness boxing.
Topics include but are not limited to:
- Self Care & Burnout Prevention
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Preserving Relationships in High Stress Careers