We often hear about trauma in terms of fear, danger, and survival, but not all wounds come from being afraid for your life. Sometimes the deepest injuries come from experiences that challenge your values, beliefs, or sense of who you are. Moral injury can happen when...
For active-duty military and first responders, situational awareness is critical for performance, but also for safety. Hypervigilance, however, is a common response to chronic stress and repeated trauma. While they can feel similar, they are fundamentally different....
After long shifts, active duty military, first responders, and veterans often come home feeling irritable, unable to sleep, or unable to “shut off” their minds. It’s common to think, “I’m just burned out.” While burnout may be part of it, the nature of this work can...
Are you or one of your family members a police officer, firefighter, emergency medical services provider, nurse, doctor, corrections officer or other first responder? We know that first responders are well-trained, resilient, and selfless in their commitment to serve...
First responders, including police officers, firefighters, EMTs, nurses and doctors, face unique challenges on the job that can cause significant job-related stress. They may be exposed to repeated critical incidents, long and non-traditional working hours, threats to...
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