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The Mind and Body Connection: Somatic Stress and the First Responder

Somatization. A word that most people have not heard of, but almost everyone has experienced. Ever been on a first date and felt...

Maintaining Calm in Chaos: First Responders and Their Families

A wise person once said, “To have peace does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in...

Counseling Clients and Families in Crisis

One of the most challenging aspects of crisis counseling is understanding and dealing with the visceral and emotional responses of both...

On Mental Health and First Responders: Who Will Help the Helpers?

This month’s terrible shooting at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, shook the nation to it’s core. However, as the news of this...

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