Category: Mental and Physical Health/Wellness

In order to combat negative, assumption-based thinking, first responders can make a conscious effort to train their brain to react differently.

Emotional rigidity, chronic hypervigilance, and ongoing physical pain and tension are often signs the cumulative effect of trauma exposure may be becoming problematic.

It’s essential that everyone be aware of the potential pitfalls of alcohol, as well as prescription pain killers, marijuana and a host of other substances that can be misused.

It’s important to plan for the future of wellness within your agency since as people leave, they take with them their experience and relationships.

We must co-exist with our fears to keep them in a healthy balance, learning to use fear as a tool in our favor.

Changing habits is a challenge, but it isn’t impossible. By attacking the habit at every stage, you can help push yourself to make necessary changes that will make you healthier and happier.