First Responder Coaching

I think the First Responder world isn’t ready to do better and here’s why. In three years time, we have spoken with, interacted with, and visited hundreds of departments and tens of thousands of first responders and their family members. We have the most extraordinarily emotional conversations with incredible people and I am at such a loss right now. Every single individual and each member of each department has acknowledged that: 1. There is a severe issue with the health and wellness of this community. Often times they open up and tell us that they have been diagnosed, experienced significant trauma, thought about suicide, or have had to help or even fire others for mental health concerns. 2. Yet, within the same breath say that their nightmares/sleep habits/drinking problem/anxiety/depression/marriage/anger/fill-in-the-blank, isn’t THAT bad! 3. There is a lack of upstream approaches, that yeah, they may know there’s something out there to help, (CISM, Peer Support, EAP, treatment facilities for in or out patient stays), and agree that those are all reactive responses. 4. Acknowledge in moments of reflection that we need to be doing more, we need to save lives, we need to move beyond the suck it up, we need to bring stronger, proactive resources. …but then…nothing...no follow-up, follow through, crickets. So after three years, thousands of meetings, dozens of events, meeting tens of thousands of people, FRC is now forced to pivot yet again. Why??? It’s not lack of funding from departments, it’s not lack of acknowledgment that things need to change, it’s not lack of interest, lack of understanding coaching, lack of fill-in-the-blank...so what is it?? It's so hard not to be discouraged. Discouraged by the loss of families and lives and the brother-sisterhood, the loss of experience and knowledge that could save the next first responder. I am utterly discouraged by the thought that I have done EVERYTHING I know how to do...the incredible people of FRC have done EVERYTHING we know how to do...and yet we still have people who are not hearing us. If you're still reading...thank you. If you're hearing us and ready to do better...let us know, you know how.

Whether you’re working or feasting on Thanksgiving Day, we’re grateful for you, and we hope you are too. #grateful #Thanksgiving #familytime #HolidayStress #SelfcareTips #FirstResponderCoaching https://lnkd.in/gQPWNJJP

Meta Description: Here in this month of thanks, we’re starting to think about ways to show gratitude. #ShowGratitude #givingthanks #attitudeofgratitude #FirstResponders #FirstResponderCoaching https://lnkd.in/enSpYsbZ

Since we’re here to support our heroes, we’re sharing what you can do to show first responder appreciation. #FirstResponderAppreciation #AttitudeOfGratitude #Thankful #FirstResponders #MilitaryAppreciation #FirstResponderCoaching https://lnkd.in/eg2p86kr

It’s only a couple weeks to the Coaching Your Growth Conference, so let’s take a moment to talk about why we do what we do. #WhyWeDoWhatWeDo #FirstResponders #ResponderLife #CoachingLife #FirstResponderCoaching https://lnkd.in/gQtWZCyD

You are not alone. We are here. We get it, because we’re in this too. First responder mental health is finally getting attention. #YouAreNotAlone #FirstResponders #MentalHealthMatters #FirstResponderCoaching https://lnkd.in/eEfc2Z9y

Attention First Responders!!! Still not sure your schedule? That's okay, BOOK NOW and take advantage of zero cancelation fees. Why attend? Walk away with real skills and knowledge that you can apply on the job from first responders (active and retired) just like you! Register Now https://lnkd.in/gaEvun6e #FirstResponder #CoachingYourGrowth #Conference #FirstResponderCoaching #FamilyFriendly #Wellness #LearnedSelfCare

You are not alone. There’s so many resources to support first responders. You can reach out for support confidentially. #Resources #FirstResponderCoaching #MentalHealthMatters #FirstResponderSupport #CrisisSupport https://lnkd.in/eVRFh8v4

Happy 249th Birthday to the US Navy. Thank you for your service. #USNavyBirthday #NavyVeterans #NavyStrong #ThankYouForYourService #FirstResponderCoaching

We're recognizing our Emergency Department clinicians and staff. They end up as the trauma catch-all, so let's support them and all they do. #TraumaCatchAll #EmergencyDepartment #ED #FirstResponders #FirstResponderCoaching https://lnkd.in/eb5Wh-3x