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Courage in the Dark: Bravery Within Community

CISM News October 2024: Courage in the Dark

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.

Firefighter in action with hose spraying water.

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.

Person standing on cliff edge, overlooking mountainous view.

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

Resources

“True bravery is not the absence of fear, but the resolve to face it together.” 

— Unknown

“True bravery is not the absence of fear, but the resolve to face it together.” 

— Unknown

Video Resources

Crisis Journal

Podcasts