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Tools for Resilience: Mental Health Support for First Responders and their Families

The effects of the job don’t end when the shift does—and they rarely stay at work. Stress, trauma, and burnout can ripple through entire units, home life, and family relationships. This free webinar provides practical strategies for recognizing early warning signs of strain, preventing burnout, and strengthening resilience together.

What You’ll Learn

  • Early indicators of stress, trauma, and burnout in first responders.

  • Practical tools for managing job-related stress and emotional challenges.

  • Strategies for building resilience at work and at home.

  • Ways families can provide effective support and maintain open communication.

  • How to access professional resources for ongoing mental health support.

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Who Should Watch

  • First responders (law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, dispatchers)

  • Family members and loved ones of first responders

  • Supervisors and team leaders supporting responder mental health

  • Anyone interested in building resilience in high-stress professions

Presenter: Beth Garceau, LICSW — Responder Strong and Youth Mental Health First Aid Certified

Beth brings extensive experience supporting first responders and their families, integrating practical tools with trauma-informed approaches to strengthen resilience and well-being.

Available Response

Access a curated resource list (books, websites, and tools), and continued learning materials to apply strategies beyond the session.

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