
Welcome to our October blog,
Courage in the Dark: Bravery Within Community
This month, we’ll focus on the vital role of bravery in fostering a culture of wellness among first responders. We’ll share insights on how purposeful action can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and connection. Join us as we deepen our commitment to supporting one another, cultivating resilience, and embracing the strength that comes from community.

Taking Purposeful Action: When Avoidance Turns to Opportunity
By: Rich Creamer
This article shows how revamping a peer support program into a proactive wellness initiative fosters resilience in public safety. Learn how facility dogs, regular debriefings, and holistic strategies turned avoidance into an opportunity for stronger, more supportive teams.

Fighting the Enemy Within the Fortress
By: Konstantinos Papazoglou, Katy Kamkar, Prashant Aukhojee
Discover effective treatments for PTSD that empower police officers to reclaim their well-being. This article demystifies symptoms and treatment processes, offering hope and understanding for those in need.
“The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”
— Nelson Mandela

Training
October 18, 2024:
Suicide Awareness: An Introduction for Crisis Responders
October 22, 2024:
Learning with Leaders: Resilient Leadership
Assisting Individuals in Crisis & Group Crisis Intervention
October 30, 2024:
Learning with Leaders: Using the PTSD911 Film to Enhance CISM Delivery
November 1, 2024:
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) in the College and University Setting
Learning with Leaders: School Crisis Response – New Trends and Concerns
November 7, 2024 – November 8, 2024:
November 15, 2024:
From Awareness to Action: Using CISM and PTSD911 to Win by Design
November 19, 2024:
Resilient Leadership for Emergency Services & Healthcare Professions
Resources
“True bravery is not the absence of fear, but the resolve to face it together.”
— Unknown
Crisis Journal Article of The Month
CRISIS LEADERSHIP (RESILIENCE) PREDICTS OVERALL LEADERSHIP EFFECTIVENESS
Social Media Articles
3 Questions To Check Your Personal Zero
The Dangers of Stigmatizing Mental Health

- Lighthouse Health & Wellness: A Proactive Approach to First Responder Resilience
- First H.E.L.P.:EP 72: In the Dark You Can Find Your Purpose
- PTSD 911: EP 51 – How can I Overcome the Darkness? The Power of Faith and Authentic Leadership
- The Counseling Team International: Counseling Appointments