Fwd: From PTSD to PTG: Going from trauma to growth

[Larry]

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Subject: From PTSD to PTG: Going from trauma to growth

"Life-changing" training helping officers grow from trauma in policing

June 2022 RESPONDER WELLNESS Changing the dialogue from traumatic stress to post-traumatic growth "Our nation's first responders are struggling mightily. This was true before COVID‑19. But in the aftermath of non-stop service, illness and hardship, they're battling a range of mental health issues," writes Josh Goldberg, executive director of the Boulder Crest Institute. Read why the institute teamed up with FirstNet as he details how struggle and trauma can be catalysts for growth and transformation for first responders. STRUGGLE WELL: A SERIES An approach to mental wellness in law enforcement When the Boulder Crest Foundation brought the Struggle Well pilot training program to law enforcement agencies in Florida's Miami-Dade County, it also brought hope. Hope that it would help officers across all ranks learn to deal with their unique stressors and improve their mental health – and thus, help them be better officers. Watch to learn more in Part 1. Bringing the struggle to the surface As officers went through the Boulder Crest Struggle Well training, they were able to talk with their peers about things they'd never discussed before. The training showed them how deeply buried traumas affected their family relationships, their work lives and their coping mechanisms. Watch to learn more in Part 2. On the path to wellness Struggle Well training helped officers reflect more deeply on the personal and work issues they face every day and taught them ways to cope with those stressors in a healthy way. Watch to learn more in Part 3. FACING THE STRUGGLE Chief Landa: No. 1 priority is to ensure officers can go home to their families "When you have an officer that is in a good place with their family and everything else – and they're just passionate about the job – that's the type of officer who's going out into the community to assist others who are struggling. So is it gonna help the community? Absolutely," says Chief Rene Landa of the South Miami Police Department, of Struggle Well training. Mental health is vital for longevity, success, says neighborhood officer "Balancing mental health is extremely important because you want to make sure you're good. How can you help someone if you're not good? If you're going through something, make sure you recognize that and reach out to the resources that can help you," says Deborah Martineau, Neighborhood Resource Officer with the Miami Beach Police Department. Program evokes rollercoaster of emotions, coping skills for sergeant "One of the things that I do at roll call every morning is make sure that I make everybody laugh before we go out on the road. You don't know what's going to happen that day. You don't know if it's the last time you're going to see that person. So I want to make sure everybody leaves with a smile on their face," says Sgt. Orestes "Tico" Guas, of the City of Miami Police Department. "I learned that through Struggle Well." First Responders - Connect your way and save Check out the latest promotions for individual users. INNOVATOR OF THE MONTH eMedical Sentry, providing digital AI remote patient optimization technology This month's Innovator of the Month is eMedical Sentry, which provides digital AI remote patient optimization technology. Check out how this technology provides benefits to hospitals, physicians. Agency Admins, get the training on digital tools you need Learn how to manage your products and services with free courses that show you how to navigate the tools you need, including Uplift and FirstNet Central. Register today for our instructor‑led training courses available to you and your colleagues. Agency Admins - Get your team the gear they need Check out the latest promotions for agency paid users. View in your browser Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe or manage subscription This is a FirstNet promotional email. FirstNet.com DO NOT REPLY FirstNet services and FirstNet customer care are provided by AT&T. AT&T 208 South Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75202 ©2022 AT&T Intellectual Property. FirstNet and the FirstNet logo are registered trademarks of the First Responder Network Authority. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.