
We are honoured to work with the members of our community who are trained and willing to put their own wellbeing at risk to protect and help our community. It is not easy for someone who is used to being a helper to reach out for support, but we know that even heroes are human.
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There are members of the Peak Experience Counselling team that have specific training, including occupational awareness training and/or trauma processing training, and experience, to support First Responders.
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We welcome all emergency services personnel to reach out and we can connect you with support that is specific to you and your experiences.
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For other supports or if you are wondering how to support a First Responder in your life, please explore BC First Responders' Mental Health.
The following video put out by the BC First Responders Mental Health Committee and helps:
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gain an understanding of the intersectionality of stigma, shame and loss and the impacts on mental health and how to prevent this
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learn about adaptive and maladaptive methods of coping and strategies for building self-awareness to mitigate maladaptive coping
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explore the root causes of addiction to further discuss information and tools valuable to first responders, and
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hear further discussion on information and tools valuable to first responders.
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Counsellors on our team working with First Responders are Rhianna Williams, Kelsey Wright, Paula Lazzuri, Jen Saunders,​ Tori Wood, Christie Holmes and Danielle Buchanan.
We look forward to meeting you.