“The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are secure as a young lion.”
First Responder Counseling and Wellness Care.
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Individual Counseling
Individual counseling for first responders/service members and their family. We are culturally competent clinicians trained to incorporate psychology and theology with a frontline perspective.
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Couples Counseling
Counseling for first responders/service members couples who need assistance building better communication, boundaries, healthy connection or possibly parenting in their relationship while navigating the dynamics of a frontline family-system.
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CISM
“A comprehensive, evidence-based approach aimed at helping first responders cope with the psychological effects of their challenging work. It involves a range of interventions and support systems designed to mitigate the impact of critical incidents and promote resilience.: (ICISF)
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EMDR for Critical Incidents
EMDR to help process a critical incident. Often times it feels safer to compartmentalize. A day or so after an incident whether small or big, using EMDR to process the situation has shown both short and long-term benefits for the responder.
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EMDR G-TEP
This early EMDR intervention protocol can be used for a group of people impacted by the same traumatic event, such as a critical incident, cumulative stress, a natural disaster or acts of violence. It can also be used for couples and families. G-TEP addresses the fragmented multi target nature of non-consolidated (recent) trauma memories.
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Floatback EMDR
A more thorough EMDR approach focusing on childhood trauma and/or the cumulative stress of work. Working towards the root of the stress and processing major events over the years is proven to be helpful.
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Mindfulness
Learning techniques and gaining tools to practice mindfulness, resiliency, and building healthier coping habits and strategies. On the job, these simple practices help release the traumas more effectively and quickly, so they are not stuffed and ignored, producing unhealthy symptoms later.
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First Responder Support Groups
Support Groups for first responders, their spouses or significant others, couples, and more. Join us HERE.
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Wellness Visits
For the individual first responder, a wellness visit is not a Fit for Duty or any type of assessment. Wellness checks do not involve note taking either. They are simply a way for us to check in and offer support and resources. See our Wellness Visit page for more information or schedule.
What are you needing help with?
Anxiety / Depression
PTSD
Trauma
Cumulative Stress
Organizational Betrayal
Relationship Stress (professional and/or personal)
Boundaries
Healthy Coping
Career Direction
Retirement (planned or unexpected)
Wellness
Work / Life Balance
Stress and Burnout
Negative Thinking
A Note on Confidentiality:
We are committed to your confidentiality and ensuring your safety. We understand the day-to-day risks of first responder role and seek to be culturally competent, so that you can trust us with any information or interactions within the community at all times.
At Valor Counseling Center, we believe resources are essential to change and healing. Similar to how you train at work, resources will equip you more, and prepare you for growth mentally and emotionally.
Resources do not mean weakness. We all need support and become more prepared for what is in front of us and what lies ahead.
Some of the mentioned organizations we do partner with and promote. Others we are familiar with through professional trainings.
Reach-out to us with any questions or if you’re not seeing what you need, we will confidentially assist in helping you find your next step.
