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First responders show up on the scene of difficult, traumatic, and sometimes deadly situations. Men, women, and children may have died as a result of an accident or purposeful act done by someone else. Sometimes it is a frontline worker who encounters a scene they did not anticipate or expect and experience the effects of secondary trauma as a result.… Read More

First responders show up on the scene of difficult, traumatic, and sometimes deadly situations. Men, women, and children may have died as a result of an accident or purposeful act done by someone else. Sometimes it is a frontline worker who encounters a scene they did not anticipate or expect and experience the effects of secondary trauma as a result.… Read More

Loneliness and isolation seem to go hand-in-hand with recovery at certain times. It might be in the beginning or later but recovery is a challenging time no matter what is happening. Sometimes, people are not part of an individual’s life because they are still using substances. Other times, it might just be the relationship that needs repairing so there is… Read More

Loneliness and isolation seem to go hand-in-hand with recovery at certain times. It might be in the beginning or later but recovery is a challenging time no matter what is happening. Sometimes, people are not part of an individual’s life because they are still using substances. Other times, it might just be the relationship that needs repairing so there is… Read More

Fighting for people’s lives on the job is the name of the game for first responders. Police officers, firefighters, and EMTs all work to help people in distress find hope. If the mental state of a first responder wavers, then they begin to struggle with performing their job. Moving through life and death encounters each day is exhausting. Sometimes they… Read More

First responders are not immune to the challenges of daily life. In fact, they often struggle more than others because they witness so much trauma in their jobs. At work, they are taught to be more focused on alleviating the pain of others and offering support to victims. As a result, when they need help themselves, they may not feel… Read More

Completion of a rehab program can be challenging to navigate. The challenges are more significant than ever, with triggers around every corner. Transitioning to normal life after rehab is one of the biggest life changes a person can undergo. While in rehab, daily life is regimented and tightly controlled. After rehab, you're thrown to the lions and left to deal… Read More