SERVICES

First Responder and Military agencies have a responsibility to prioritize the mental health and well-being of their members. Our Curriculum is a data driven analysis analysis with a proactive approach for trauma and suicide. We provide a trauma and suicide psychoeducation training that is group led with an interactive and scenario based approach. By providing all officers with the knowledge and self- advocacy skills needed to cope with traumatic incidents, agencies will provide their members self- care skills and reduce the likelihood of crisis.

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Agencies should take a proactive approach to suicide by having a trained and knowledgable individual on the subject of suicidology provide education and resources for self care. Avoiding the topic of suicide will not address the problem, and will continue the increased likelihood of crisis, and the suicidal ideation. 

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*Training provided by Elizabeth Pol, MA. Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) Approved Certified Instructor. Law enforcement experience of 21 years with the Chicago Police Department. 

Following a death by suicide a common question asked by many is "WHY?" Suicide autopsies aide us in answering the "WHY" allowing a certified investigator to go back and gather information related to the risk factors present and protective factors that had diminished in a person's life. All of the information collected provides answers to the questions of why an individual made the decision to end their life. This information also gives us the ability to better understand suicidal behaviors and risk factors and implement a proactive approach for our first responders and military.

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*Certified Suicide Psychological Autopsy Investigator by the American Association of Suicidology. 

When individuals experience stress, anxiety, grief, and emotional dysregulation their nervous system is Animals have a way of bringing calm to our nervous system. Therefore, interacting with a therapy dog is a great way for people to find calm during emotional and psychological distress.

 

Arlo, a six-year-old Bullmastiff, is a gentle giant who has been certified and trained as a trauma therapy dog and serves military and first responders by bringing calm to those who are experiencing depression/anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and grief.

A Debrief/Diffusion is a widely recognized process, particularly within the emergency services, to effectively support staff who have experienced an extraordinary or traumatic incident at work, especially those that engage in violence, assault, or injury.

 

It better protects individuals and corporations and has a significant effect on managing immediate trauma and facilitating a more rapid return to the workplace. The ROI is substantial.

 

These events may have a significant impact on staff members (as detailed by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE)) including:

• Absenteeism, guilt & fear.

• Insomnia & nightmares.

• Anger, anxiety & depression.

• Difficulties performing tasks.

• Increased use of alcohol & medication.