First responders often embrace a culture of compartmentalization, concealing the emotional toll of their roles. This has resulted in overwhelming stress and unaddressed trauma. Prioritizing self-awareness and listening to one's own body is crucial to mitigating additional stress and trauma, promoting overall well-being within this challenging profession.
Learning Objectives:
Students will learn the impact that compartmentalization has on their physical, mental and emotional health.
Students will begin to identify physiological responses to situations they are facing, and how to isolate where/what they are feeling
Students will be able to apply what was learned in order to create a healthier response to the stress and challenging experiences in their lives, personally and professionally
