
Self-Care is Community Care: The Vital Role of Resilience in Critical Incident Stress Management Teams
By: Nicole E. Ferry, MPA
In the world of public safety, the men and women who dedicate their lives to protect and serve our communities often face unimaginable challenges.

“It is time to become a part of the solution and work with those suffering to make mental health issues stigma free.” – Adam A. Meyers


Training
May 22nd, 2024: Learning with Leaders: Protecting CISM Confidentiality
June 3rd, 10th & 17th, 2024: 360 Degrees of CISM: A forward focused approach to building a resiliency culture
June 4th, 11th & 18th, 2024: Human Spirit and Faith Tactics in CISM
June 5th & 6th, 2024: Crisis Informed Peer Para-Counseling: Intervention Enhancement to the CISM Continuum
June 8th, 2024: Learning with Leaders: The Crisis Management Briefing (CMB): Updates and Enhancements
June 11th & 12th, 2024: Resilience Training: Peak Performance and Mental Strength for Before, During and After Crises
Resources
- Video: Avoidance & The Importance of Peer Support
- Podcast: Suicide Intervention (Quick Tips)
- Podcast: Hope (ICISF Quick Tips)
- Podcast: Worry and Guilt (Quick Tips)
- Video & Handout: Mid and Post Pandemic Mental Healthcare for Hospital Employees
- Video: Invisible Victims of Mass Violence: Why Psychological Trauma Is a Public Health Issue
- Book: Psychological Body Armor™
- Book: Duty, Honor, Hope
- Book: Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) & Psychological Crisis Interventio

Crisis Journal
Ignite Your Strengths – Resilience Education for Firefighters
Multiple – Attempt Suicide Survivors: A Constant Comparative Analysis
Moral Injury, Leadership, and Suicide: A Study of Texas Paramedics
Social Media Articles
National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and Federal Action Plan
– SAMHSAIt’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Tips and Resources for Mental Health Awareness Month – SAMHSA
Mental health resources expand for first responders – Spartan News Room
‘Groundbreaking’ new program for Fort Worth first responders offers mental, emotional support – NBCDFW
Finding mental health support for first responders – 12 News
Prioritizing Mental Well-Being: A Crucial Call to Support Our First
Responders – The Elm

“By encouraging others to seek or access help, or simply by being there for someone when they need us, we instill hope in ourselves and those around us.” – Anita Everett


Crisis Response Canines: Destigmatizing the Conversation: The Crucial Role of Critical Incident Stress Management for First Responders
First Responders Conference: Bellingham First Responder Mental Health and Wellness Conference
Lighthouse Health and Wellness: Hear from People Who Understand: Mental Wellness Webinar Series for First Responders
Warriors Rest Foundation: First Responder Mental Health and Wellness, Jefferson City, MO