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Yoga in the Therapy Room: Tips for integrating trauma informed yoga224 How Thought Field Therapy & Yoga Supports First Responders: Interview With Robert BrayIn this episode, we explore Thought Field Therapy (TFT) and its applications for first responders experiencing chronic stress. Guest Robert Bray, a traumatic stress recovery expert, joins us to discuss his extensive experience and the efficacy of TFT, a technique that alleviates negative emotions by stimulating meridian treatment points. We discuss combining TFT with parts work and yoga to help clients manage anxiety, regulate their nervous systems, and build resilience. Robert outlines how TFT can be integrated with other therapies, offering practical advice and methods to bring yoga into therapy sessions effectively.MEET Robert Bray...2025-02-2643 min
Dazed TravelerEpisode 7 - Bottomed OutAs individuals who are in high octane high-stress jobs understanding the stress response and some of its effects are important to survival in our chosen fields. Both physically and emotionally. Episode 7 takes a glance at what it looks like when we have bottomed out and some tools that we can use to bring us back into balance.
Mentions and Resources:
International Crisis Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)
"Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" Robert Sapolsky2025-01-1915 min
The Functional Nurse Practitioner88: Dr Robert Bray Reveals TOP Thought Field Therapy Secrets! The Power of Tapping for AnxietyDr. Robert Bray shares his top secrets for Thought Field Therapy, including muscle testing and techniques to help you overcome emotional and mental barriers.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
* Introduction and Dr. Bray’s Background
*Understanding Thought Field Therapy (TFT)
* Muscle Testing: Self-Testing and Applications
* Tapping Techniques and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
* Tara’s Personal Experience with Anxiety and Tapping
* Tara’s Childhood Memory and the Power of Presence
* Benefits of TFT, Safety, and Limitations
*The Impact of Tapping on Tara’s A...2025-01-071h 13
First Responder Wellness PodcastReflecting on 2024: Milestones, Gratitude, and Big Plans for 2025Reflecting on 2024: Milestones, Gratitude, and Big Plans for 2025
In this New Year’s special episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver reflects on the achievements of 2024 and shares exciting plans for 2025.
Key Highlights from 2024:
PTSD911 Documentary:
21 in-person screenings across the U.S., totaling 56 events over two years.
139 agencies are now using the PTSD911 Documentary Toolkit for training purposes.
Podcast Growth:
Over 115 podcast episodes (including previous titles).
251 new YouTube videos and 474 new subscribers added this year.
Audience reach expanded to 48 countries, with the U.S., Canada, and Australia leading.
The most downloaded episode remains #22: "Ar...2025-01-0112 min
EduAkcjaPrzemoc w rodzinie. Jak pomóc uczniowi? | Tomasz Bilicki, psychoterapeuta, interwent kryzysowyJeśli podejrzewasz, że uczeń doświadcza przemocy w rodzinie, ważne jest, aby działać zdecydowanie. Tomasz Bilicki, nauczycieli, interwent kryzysowy i autor szkolenia online dla nauczycieli "Interwencja kryzysowa w szkole", w rozmowie z Piotrem Sobolewskim wyjaśnia, jak nauczyciele mogą skutecznie pomóc takim uczniom.
Przemoc domowa to bardzo trudny temat, a uczniowie, którzy jej doświadczają, mogą potrzebować zarówno wsparcia emocjonalnego, jak i praktycznego. Jako nauczyciel lub osoba pracująca z dziećmi, możesz odegrać kluczową rolę w pomaganiu takim uczniom. Wymaga to empatii, cierpliwości i zdecydowanego działania. Ważne, by nie działać samodzielnie...2024-10-0944 min
Inside Out HealthDR. ROBERT BRAY, PhD How to Quickly Change Your Emotional State with Trauma TherapistDr. Robert L. Bray, Ph.D., LCSW has worked in the field of traumatic stress recovery for over 40 years. Beginning as volunteer on a crisis hot line and throughout his professional career, he has always focused on the impact of traumatic stress on the mental and physical health of individuals, families, and communities. Dr. Bray has extensive experience as a clinician helping in recovery from natural disasters, criminal acts, and domestic violence of all types. He has been training, writing, and developing Thought Field Therapy since 1996. Dr. Bray’s book “Heal Traumatic Stress NOW: Compl...2024-08-301h 02
EduAkcjaMłodzi ratują życie | Tomasz Bilicki, psychoterapeuta, interwent kryzysowyCzym jest rówieśnicza interwencja kryzysowa w szkole i dlaczego może uratować życie? Opowiada Tomasz Bilicki, nauczycieli, interwent kryzysowy oraz autor szkolenia online dla nauczycieli "Interwencja kryzysowa w szkole".
Rówieśnicza interwencja kryzysowa to forma wsparcia, w której osoby z podobnego środowiska lub grupy (rówieśnicy) oferują pomoc i wsparcie w sytuacjach kryzysowych. Może być prowadzona w różnych kontekstach, takich jak szkoły, uniwersytety, miejsca pracy, a także w społecznościach online. Ważne jest, aby rówieśnicy, którzy oferują takie wsparcie, byli odpowiednio przeszkoleni, aby mogli skutecznie i bezpiecznie pomagać inn...2024-07-3139 min
Tendrils of GriefGrief Is Personal and No One Should Tell You How To Grieve - with Katherine BarnerKatherine Barner is a Grief & Trauma Expert, Award-Winning Author, and Licensed Psychotherapist. Katherine specializes in equipping Black women survivors of childhood sexual abuse as well as individuals recovering from significant loss with the skills to pursue and achieve, mental, emotional, and spiritual health leading to more productive and peaceful lives. Her ultimate goal is for survivors to know they do not have to live in the shadows of abuse. In today’s episode, Susan and Katherine talk about how every grieving person transits a unique path, how self-compassion and grace need to be practiced every day...2024-07-2949 min
The ICISF Podcast SeriesPastoral Crisis Intervention (Quick Tips)In this Quick Tips episode, join us as we look at the role that spirituality and religion place in coping with stress and trauma with guest speaker, Rev. Rob Dewey.
To learn more about this topic, we invite you to participate in our NEW Pastoral Crisis Intervention: Psychological and Faith-Based Crisis Intervention course. You can learn more about upcoming dates on our Virtual Training page.
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Behind The ShieldEd Monroe (Murder in the Firehouse, Inmate Crews and Healing) - Episode 935Ed Monroe is a veteran firefighter, speaker and soon to be author. He was first on scene after the horrific Murder/Suicide at LA County's Station 81 in 2021. We discuss his journey into the fire service, mentorship programs, inmate wildland crews, the horrendous events at station 81, the physical and mental health ripple effects, post traumatic growth, warning signs and so much more. I am a 53-year-old Fire Captain for Los Angeles County Fire Department. Born in Del Rio Texas, the son of an Air Force pilot, I grew up on Air Force Bases in states such...2024-06-021h 44
Surviving Your Shift, Building Responder WellnessIs There Such a Thing as Psychological Body Armor?Being a first responder or working on the front lines means you’re facing stuff most people can’t imagine. Today, I’m talking with Dr. George Everly, Jr with ICISF, as he discusses how to develop what he calls Psychological Body Armor.Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress in your frontline career? You might be missing crucial techniques to manage it effectively.Many professionals struggle silently with stress, not realizing the toll it takes on their health and productivity.Dr. George Everly,...2024-05-1540 min
The Creative PsychotherapistS3.9 | Dr. Robert Bray | Thought Field TherapyFEATURED GUESTS: Robert L. Bray, Ph.D., LCSW has worked in the field of traumatic stress recovery for over 40 years. Beginning as volunteer on a crisis hot line and throughout his professional career, he has always focused on the impact of traumatic stress on the mental and physical health of individuals, families, and communities. Dr. Bray has extensive experience as a clinician helping in recovery from natural disasters, criminal acts, and domestic violence of all types. He has been training, writing, and developing Thought Field Therapy since 1996. Dr. Bray’s book “Heal Traumatic Stress NOW: Complete Recovery with Thought Fiel...2024-04-0450 min
Hunt-Find-Alert: K9 Search and Rescue CommunityLet's take care of each other with Ian MaslinIn this episode of HFA Ian Maslin joins us to discuss the importance of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) for SAR responders.
Ian is a Certified Traumatologist from the Traumatology Institute and Certified from UMBC in Critical Incident Stress Management. He is an Advanced Approved Instructor with The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. A Peer CISM responder with British Columbia Search and Rescue Association, and Emergency Support Services. He is also a Community Care Nurse in the Lower Mainland of BC. Additionally he serves as the Training and Competency coordinator for British Columbia Search and Rescue...2024-03-2048 min
EduAkcjaLekcja dbania o siebie | Tomasz Bilicki, psychoterapeuta, interwent kryzysowyJaką ocenę wystawisz swojemu samopoczuciu? Czy wystarczająco dbasz o swój dobrostan? Jak zaopiekować się sobą? Opowiada Tomasz Bilicki, autor szkolenia online "Interwencja kryzysowa w szkole".
Dobrostan nauczyciela jest kluczowym elementem skutecznego systemu edukacyjnego. Nauczyciele odgrywają istotną rolę w kształtowaniu przyszłości społeczeństwa poprzez edukację i wsparcie rozwoju uczniów. Dlatego ważne jest, aby zatroszczyć się o samopoczucie pedagogów i przyjrzeć się, jak to wygląda w praktyce? Czy czekać na zmiany systemowe, czy zacząć od siebie?
Poruszone tematy:
01:34 Czy wystarczająco dbamy o nauczycieli?
04:07 Jak dbać o swój nauczycielski dobrostan?
07:22 Nauczyciel też człowiek
09:16 Z...2024-03-1341 min
Roar with Shari. . . All Things Justice for Women & Survivors#Trauma, Recovery, Hope, Healing, Resilience with Mary Reigel, LMFT#Sexual Assault Awareness MonthI’m talking to Mary Reigel an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). and Trauma Recovery Specialist who has been working in the field of death, grief, and trauma about how to recover from trauma. Can you ever fully recover from trauma? What does recovery look like? We talk about the fear that so many trauma survivors carry of going to therapy and having to re-experience the trauma in order to “recover from it.” Mary Reigel talks about trauma-free, trauma recovery. New and emerging trauma therapy treatment methods.We al...2024-02-211h 06
The ICISF Podcast SeriesPeer Paracounseling (Quick Tips)Listen to this recent Quick Tips episode where host, Andrea Everly, speaks with ICISF Co-Founder Dr. George Everly on the topic of Peer Paracounseling.
Additional Resources
Learn more about Peer Paracounseling by taking our Virtual Training course, Crisis Informed Peer Para-Counseling: Intervention Enhancement to the CISM Continuum. Visit ICISF.Org to take this and many other crisis intervention courses today.
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The ICISF Podcast SeriesWorry and Guilt (Quick Tips)Listen to this Quick Tips episode, where host Andrea Everly speaks with ICISF Co-Founder Dr. George Everly on the psychology of regret, where it comes from and what you can do about it.
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The ICISF Podcast SeriesWhat To Say When You Don't Know What To Say (Quick Tips)Listen to this Quick Tips Series where host, Andrea Everly, speaks with guest speaker Tina Brookes about emergency health care and psychological crisis intervention.
Additional Resources
We offer a variety of ICISF Courses and Resources in our Crisis Resource Library, such as videos and handouts, that assist those dealing with crises or individuals looking to help others in crisis. To learn more, visit our website at ICISF.Org.
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EduAkcjaPorozmawiajmy o traumie cz. 2 | Tomasz Bilicki, psychoterapeuta, interwent kryzysowyAdoptowany chłopiec, uczeń z Ukrainy, dziewczyna z traumą złych, intymnych doświadczeń. Poznajcie historie młodych ludzi. Opowiada Tomasz Bilicki, autor programu online Interwencja Kryzysowa w Szkole.
Historie traumy to opowieści, które zdają się wdzierać do naszych serc. Czujemy w nich ból i walkę o siebie. To nie tylko historie bohaterów, ale również wszechstronne spojrzenie na proces uzdrawiania. Tomasz Bilicki, z doświadczeniem psychotraumatologa, pomaga nam zrozumieć, jak trauma wpływa na życie młodych ludzi, ale także jakie siły kierują nimi podczas dążenia do uzdrowienia.
Poruszone tematy:
02:44 Czy widzimy, że ktoś przechodzi...2024-01-3132 min
EduAkcjaPorozmawiajmy o traumie cz. 1 | Tomasz Bilicki, psychoterapeuta, interwent kryzysowyCzym jest trauma? Jak sobie z nią radzi młodzież? Jak wpływa na proces edukacji? Opowiada Tomasz Bilicki, autor programu online Interwencja Kryzysowa w Szkole.
Trauma to doświadczenie silnego stresu lub szoku, który może wywołać negatywne skutki emocjonalne i psychiczne. Może to być spowodowane różnymi sytuacjami, takimi jak wypadki, przemoc, utrata bliskiej osoby, doświadczenia wojenne czy nadużycia. Uczniowie z doświadczeniem traumatycznym mogą mieć trudności w koncentracji, regulacji emocji, utrzymaniu zdrowych relacji społecznych i radzeniu sobie z stresem. Mogą również doświadczać problemów zdrowotnych psychicznych, takich jak depresja, lęki czy zab...2024-01-1725 min
The Mental Health MixtapeEpisode 2: Embrace Your Emotional Awareness, Vulnerability and Authenticity as First Responders with Fire Captain, Gregg “Scully” SchaaljeToday, we're honored to introduce Gregg “Scully” Schaalje, a Fire Captain at Rocky View County, a champion for mental health, and a lifelong learner. He proudly serves on the boards of the Cederstrand Foundation, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) - Canada, and acts as a BOS Ambassador (Before Operational Stress).
Gregg embodies the values of family, authenticity, and passionate advocacy for mental health. He's a relationship specialist with a business-minded approach, driven by a fervor for leadership, continuous learning, and an insatiable curiosity. Gregg's career is marked by visionary leadership and a servant's heart, coupled with an ability to t...2024-01-021h 07
EduAkcjaOśrodek Interwencji Kryzysowej i Wsparcia Nauczycieli EduAkcja | Tomasz Bilicki, psychoterapeuta, interwent kryzysowyO powstałym w listopadzie 2023 roku Ośrodku Interwencji Kryzysowej i Wsparcia Nauczycieli EduAkcja opowiada Tomasz Bilicki, autor szkolenia online Interwencja kryzysowa w szkole .
Aktualizacja:
Uwzględniając potrzeby i sugestie dyrektorów oraz nauczycieli z przeprowadzonej przez nas ankiety, poszliśmy dalej i przekształciliśmy Ośrodek Interwencji Kryzysowej i Wsparcia Nauczycieli w jeszcze bardziej rozbudowany i kompleksowy program. Teraz możemy z dumą zaprezentować program stworzony specjalnie dla Was - dyrektorów, nauczycieli, pedagogów, wychowawców i psychologów, którzy codziennie pracują z dziećmi i młodzieżą.Zapraszamy do poznania Specjalistycznego Progr...2023-12-2038 min
EduAkcjaO samoocenie nastolatków | Tomasz Bilicki, psychoterapeuta, interwent kryzysowyCzym jest samoocena i jak ona wygląda u współczesnych nastolatków? Opowiada Tomasz Bilicki, autor szkolenia online "Nastolatek w kryzysie. Depresja, niska samoocena, problemy z psychiką".
Samoocena to ogólna ocena własnej wartości, kompetencji i zdolności przez jednostkę. Jest to subiektywne postrzeganie samego siebie, które może być kształtowane przez różne czynniki, takie jak doświadczenia życiowe, relacje z innymi ludźmi, sukcesy i porażki, oraz społeczne normy i oczekiwania. Nastolatkowie doświadczają procesu kształtowania swojej samooceny w trakcie trudnego okresu dorastania. Ważne jest, aby wspierać młodzież w zdrow...2023-11-2222 min
First Responder Wellness PodcastHashtag Buddycheck with Stephen PowersHashtag Buddycheck with Stephen Powers
On the show today Stephen Powers talks about why he and his wife started the Hashtag Buddycheck movement. #BuddyCheck has been used on many social media posts to encourage first responders and others to check on each other. What motivated Stephen and his wife to start this? Listen in to this important conversation!
ABOUT OUR GUEST
During my 25 years as a first responder and the time served in the Marines, I was exposed to multiple critical incidents and was negatively impacted by vicarious trauma which affected b...2023-11-0851 min
The ICISF Podcast SeriesSuicide Intervention (Quick Tips)In this quick tips episode, guest speaker Dr. Victor Welzant provides information on effective suicide intervention.
Victor Welzant, PsyD, is the Director of Education and Training and past member of the Board of Directors of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, based in Ellicott City, MD. Victor previously served as Director of Acute Trauma Services for the Sheppard Pratt Health System and as a consultant to the State of Maryland, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in the area of disaster behavioral health. Victor maintains a private consulting and clinical practice in Towson MD...2023-11-0208 min
The ICISF Podcast SeriesSecond Storm of Human Distress (Quick Tips)In this quick tips episode, learn about reactions of distress and the “second storm” with host Andi Everly and guest speaker ICISF Faculty Peter Volkmann.
To view a calm down-relaxation exercise and other stress related resources, visit https://icisf.org/resources/.
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The ICISF Podcast SeriesHow To Avoid Bad Decisions (Quick Tips)In this quick tips episode, learn how to avoid making bad decisions with host Andi Everly and guest speaker George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM.
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EduAkcjaPraca z uczniem w kryzysie psychicznym | Tomasz Bilicki, psychoterpeuta, interwent kryzysowyJakie konkretne kroki i strategie może podjąć nauczyciel, aby wspierać zdrowie psychiczne uczniów w swojej klasie? Opowiada Tomasz Bilicki, autor szkolenia online "Nastolatek w kryzysie. Depresja, niska samoocena, problemy z psychiką".
Rola nauczyciela w ochronie zdrowia psychicznego uczniów jest niezwykle istotna. To on często jest osobą, która spędza dużo czasu z dziećmi i młodzieżą i może zauważyć pierwsze sygnały problemów emocjonalnych. Nauczyciel może tworzyć atmosferę w klasie, w której uczniowie czują się akceptowani i zrozumiani. Otwarta komunikacja jest kluczowa - nauczyciel powinien być dostępny do rozmowy, słuchania pro...2023-10-2520 min
EduAkcjaO depresji u nastolatków | Tomasz Bilicki, psychoterapeuta, interwent kryzysowyDepresja nastolatków - bardzo ważny i wciąż trudny temat. O złożoności tego zjawiska opowiada Tomasz Bilicki, autor szkolenia online "Nastolatek w kryzysie. Depresja, niska samoocena, problemy z psychiką".
Depresja u nastolatków to poważne zaburzenie emocjonalne, które może mieć długotrwałe i negatywne skutki zarówno na zdrowie psychiczne, jak i fizyczne młodzieży. Edukacja na temat zdrowia psychicznego, rozmowy o emocjach i stresie oraz wsparcie społeczne mogą pomóc w zapobieganiu rozwojowi choroby. Wczesne wykrycie i interwencja są kluczowe dla skutecznego leczenia oraz ochrony życia, ponieważ nastolatkowie...2023-09-2719 min
First Responder Wellness PodcastFair is Just a Weather Condition with Marc JunkermanFair is Just a Weather Condition with Marc Junkerman
Marc “Junk” Junkerman joins us on today's episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast. Marc is a retired law enforcement Lieutenant from Maryland who gave 28 years of active service. His diverse assignments included tours in Patrol, Special Operations/SWAT, Special Investigations, Warrant/Fugitive Apprehension, Planning, and Training. He also served for nearly a decade in the US Army and US Army Reserve as both an enlisted soldier and commissioned officer.
He hails from a service family and is proud to be a fourth generation US military vete...2023-09-271h 03
The ICISF Podcast Series15 Common Mistakes (Quick Tips)In this quick tips episode, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM joins us to discuss common misunderstandings and mistakes surrounding the field of psychological crisis intervention and critical incident stress management.
To get your critical incident stress management training, consider taking courses from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. We offer core, advanced, and specialty/profession specific courses for anyone interested in learning more about crisis intervention and management. To learn more about our courses, visit our Course Description page and view our Event Calendar to see which courses are coming up. You can also vie...2023-09-2610 min
The ICISF Podcast SeriesIntroduction to Psychological First Aid (Quick Tips)In this quick tips episode, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM joins us to discuss the international standard for assisting people in acute distress and explains psychological first aid. You can view, download and purchase a variety of our resources at icisf.org/resources.
Suggested ICISF Courses for Further Learning:
Spiritual and Psychological First Aid
The Secrets of Psychological Body Armor ™ – Holistic Wellness for Emergency Services and Healthcare Professions
Further Reading by Dr. George Everly:
The Johns Hopkins Guide to Psychological First Aid
A Clinical Guide to the Trea...2023-09-2605 min
The Fire Inside Her; Self Care for Navigating ChangeBreaking Through the Darkness: A Path to Healing and Renewal Part 2In this captivating episode of "The Fire Inside Her," we dive into the depths of grief, trauma, and healing. Our guest, Kimberly Lightley, shares her powerful journey of resilience and self-discovery after experiencing unimaginable loss during the South Canyon Fire. Join us as we explore the profound impact of grief on wildland firefighters, the importance of honoring our authentic selves, and the transformative power of finding purpose and passion. With heartfelt discussions on community support, mental health advocacy, and strategies for self-care, this episode challenges us to confront our own traumas and embrace the fire within us. Embark on...2023-08-2335 min
The Fire Inside Her; Self Care for Navigating ChangeBreaking Through the Darkness: A Path to Healing and Renewal Part 1In this riveting episode of "The Fire Inside Her," host Diane Schroeder delves into the story of a firefighter with an indomitable spirit. With a call to service and a love of nature, our guest, Kimberly Lightley, found her purpose in wildland firefighting. Our conversation today uncovers the life-altering moment when her path intersected with the South Canyon fire of 1994. As we follow her journey, we gain insight into the awe-inspiring world of hotshot crews, their challenges, and their incredible resilience. From the breathtaking mountains they conquer to the weeks spent camping with limited resources, we discover the true...2023-08-1640 min
No One Fights AloneDeana Kahle | Above Board CounselingSince 2011, her clinical practice has primarily focused on first responders and their families. She is trained in EMDR, certified in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) through the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) and a trained instructor through AICC for Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T).2023-08-131h 03
Kaleidoscope of PossibilitiesEP 80 – Exploring Thought Field Therapy with Dr. Robert BrayTo watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/djRsWqMOD3M
What is TFT, where did it come from and how does it work?
How is it different from EFT tapping or other modalities?
What is it like to experience a session?
Discover the possibilities available with Thought Field Therapy (TFT) for trauma healing, mental health, performance enhancement, physical well-being, and more in this empowering episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities: Alternative Perspectives on Mental Health in which Dr. Adriana Popescu speaks with TFT ex...2023-08-0844 min
No One Fights AloneEd Monroe | LA County FireEd has been a member of LACoFD for 15 years and a fire Captain for the past 4. He has been directly involved in a very notable, significant critical incident and speaks publicly on the topic. In addition to addressing fire service crews directly, He spoke on a panel at the 2022 PSPSA conference in San Diego and at the ICISF 17th World conference held in May 2023 in Maryland. He has also recently provided training to staff at Front Line Behavioral Wellness in Costa Mesa Ca.2023-08-0757 min
The ICISF Podcast SeriesWellness & Psychological Body Armor™ During The Pandemic (CISM Live Series)In this CISM Live Series, listen as Dr. George Everly discusses Wellness & Psychological Body Armor™ During The Pandemic. (Previously Recorded February 17, 2021)
To learn more about the Online Course & ICISF App Resource discussed in this series episode, visit our website https://icisf.org/self-paced-online/ and the ICISF App on your mobile device at https://app.icisf.org/.
Additional Resources:
Psychology Today Articles (Written by Dr. George Everly): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/george-s-everly-jr-phd-abpp-faclp
Crisis, Stress, and Human Resilience: An International Journal is a multidisciplinary, quarterly, online, open access journal. To learn mo...2023-06-2826 min
The ICISF Podcast SeriesPsychological Preparation For The Next Critical Incident (Quick Tips)In this quick tips episode, we hear from George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM, who reminds us how to better prepare ourselves in the face of adversity and stay psychologically healthy.
To learn more about this topic, consider the Resilience Training: Psychological Survival Skills for Before, During and After Crises course by the ICISF, Inc. You can also view, download and purchase a variety of our resources at icisf.org/resources.
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OBBM NetworkInternational Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) - A Badge of Honor PodcastHosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Marc “Junk” Junkerman, retired law enforcement Lieutenant from Maryland, U.S. Army Veteran, and faculty member and outreach ambassador with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) on A Badge of Honor Podcast.The mission of ICISF is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide.Marc is an independent consultant whose primary focus is in assisting clients with the desi...2023-06-2056 min
A Badge of Honor PodcastMarc Junkerman and International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF)Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Marc “Junk” Junkerman, retired law enforcement Lieutenant from Maryland, U.S. Army Veteran, and faculty member and outreach ambassador with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) on A Badge of Honor Podcast.The mission of ICISF is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide.Marc is an independent consultant whose primary focus is in assisting clients with the desi...2023-06-2056 min
FIRSTAR Let's chAT: an Athletic Therapy podcast | Official Podcast of WFATTSession 117 (April, 2023): Stress, Coping and Mental Health in the AT spaceSend us a text with your feedback from this session! Session 117: An International Panel DiscussionTanya MarquezTanya has been a Certified Athletic Trainer since 1999. She received her Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Athletic Training from Ohio State University in 1999 and her Master of Science in Athletic Training from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2001. In 2013 Tanya became an inaugural member of the Illinois ATs Care Team and since 2015 has served as the chair. She serves as the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers Association (GLATA) ATs Committee Co...2023-05-0148 min
The ICISF Podcast SeriesThe Daily Mantra (ICISF Perspectives)
ICISF Faculty member Marc Junkerman guides us with a daily mantra in the first installment of "Junk's Yard". (Previously Recorded on June 19, 2020)
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The ICISF Podcast SeriesHope (ICISF Quick Tips)
In this quick tips episode, we hear from Peter Volkmann, MSW, who provides 6 dimensions of hope throughout recovery after a critical incident.
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The ICISF Podcast SeriesResilient Leadership (CISM Live Series)Watch/Listen to this discussion as we speak with guest speaker & ICISF Co-Founder Dr. George Everly about Resilient Leadership. (Previously Recorded August 4, 2021)
To learn more about Resilient Leadership, you can register for our virtual training & online course by Dr. George Everly, Resilient Leadership for Emergency Services & Healthcare Professions.
This course is offered as an Asynchronous online course, meaning there is no instructor. This science-based online course is designed to aid you in building a personal culture of resilience and holistic health. Register for the Asynchronous Online Course: https://icisf.org/self-paced-online/
We also...2023-01-2025 min
The ICISF Podcast SeriesLeadership (ICISF Perspectives)The ICISF CEO, Richard Barton, discusses leadership during the pandemic in this episode of ICISF Perspectives. (Previously Recorded June 2, 2020)
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The ICISF Podcast SeriesEffective Crisis Leadership (Quick Tips)In this quick tips episode, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM joins us to discuss why effective crisis leadership is so important for emergency services personnel in the field.
Dr. George Everly book mentioned in episode: Leading Beyond Crisis:The Five Pillars of Transformative Resilient Leadership
To learn more about effective crisis leadership, consider taking some of these ICISF courses: Strategic Response to Crisis, Resilient Leadership for Emergency Services and Healthcare Professionals. To see when these courses will be offered next, visit www.icisf.org. You can also view, download and purchase a variety of o...2023-01-2006 min
Horses Helping HumansEducator, Psychotherapist & New Horse Mom Dr. Deana PlaskonDeana is a psychotherapist specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, grief, and other mental health struggles. Her practice, Reflections in the Waves, is located in Southwest Florida. It is a place where clients can engage in equine and other therapeutic psychotherapy methods. Her goal is to build trust and confidence in a warm and inviting environment. She holds a PhD in Education with a specialization in human behavior, two master degrees: one in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS) and the other in Education (MEd), and a bachelor (BA) in organizational management. 2022-11-2549 min
The ICISF Podcast SeriesGiving Thanks and Gratitude (CISM Live Series)Listen to this podcast episode, where we speak with Rev. Rob Dewey on Giving Thanks & Gratitude. (Previously Recorded November 17, 2021)
Download the free “Giving Thanks & Gratitude” resource on our website.
Looking for Giving Thanks & Gratitude Resources? On the ICISF Resources page, we have past CISM News articles on this topic. To learn more and read the articles, visit https://icisf.org/resources/.
We have a new article about Giving Thanks & Gratitude coming out this month, so stay tuned! You can sign up for our emails to be notified of all of our CISM Resources by v...2022-11-0930 min
The ICISF Podcast SeriesCritical Incident Stress Management & Psychological First Aid (ICISF Perspectives)Listen as Dr. George Everly explains the difference between Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Psychological First Aid (PFA). (Previously Recorded July 14, 2020)
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The ICISF Podcast SeriesThe 10 Common Misconceptions (ICISF Quick Tips)ICISF Co-Founder, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM, provides the ten (10) most common misconceptions surrounding psychological crisis intervention and disaster mental health.
Link to book referenced in podcast episode: “A Clinical Guide to the Treatment of the Human Stress Response” https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4614-5538-7
Other Resources:
“Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) & Psychological Crisis Intervention” By. George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM
https://cismbookstore.com/catalog/book/critical-incident-stress-management-cism-psychological-crisis-intervention
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Grief, Gratitude & The Gray in Between117. Give Yourself Grace and Space-with Katherine BornerKatherine Barner is a Grief & Trauma Expert, Award-Winning Author, and Licensed Psychotherapist. with
nearly 30 years of professional experience in the mental health field working with local and state law
enforcement agencies, domestic and sexual violence crisis centers, persons with substance abuse disorders,
those with severe and persistent mental illness, and the homeless population.
Katherine is owner of KRB Unlimited LLC, a full service counseling, coaching, and consulting firm with two
signature programs including Sisters Speak Up Society, and the Living Beyond Loss Academy. Through her
company she specializes in equipping Black women survivors of childhood sexual abuse as well as...2022-08-021h 01
The ICISF Podcast SeriesPsychological Body Armor (ICISF Perspectives)ICISF Co-Founder, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM, explains how Psychological Body Armor can help emergency service workers. (Previously Recorded August 5, 2020)
The ICISF offers a course, The Secrets of Psychological Body Armor ™ – Holistic Wellness for Emergency Services and Healthcare Professions, which is designed to aid you in building a personal culture of resilience and holistic health.
We also offer a wealth of resources regarding wellness and resiliency and video resources through our NEW Crisis Resource Library.
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The ICISF Podcast SeriesChampions of Adversity: What They Do That Most People Don’tListen to this episode where we share quick tips on the types of Champions of Adversity and Resilience from George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM. (ICISF Co-Founder).
To learn more about the ICISF, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), and our upcoming training, visit www.icisf.org.
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The ICISF Podcast SeriesFirst Responders: Resilient Minds for Chaotic Minds (CISM Live Series)Listen as Dr. Stephanie Conn shares how to cope with stressors and traumas for first responders and peer support teams. (Previously Recorded March 24, 2021)
If you would like to increase your resilience to assist your peers and community, the ICISF offers several courses in resiliency. Learn more by visiting our Course Description page today!
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The ICISF Podcast SeriesFatalities Management Workers and COVID-19: Stress, Coping and Wellbeing (CISM Live Series)Listen as we talk to guest speakers, Peter R. Teahen, CT, D.N.C.C.M. & Rima Afifi, Ph.D. about Fatalities Management Workers and COVID-19: Stress, Coping and Wellbeing in this special WC CISM Live Series. (Previously Recorded May 19, 2021)
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The ICISF Podcast SeriesPsychological Body Armor (ICISF Perspectives)ICISF Co-Founder, George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM, illustrates how Psychological Body Armor can help emergency service workers. (Previously Recorded August 5, 2020)
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The ICISF Podcast SeriesStress As A Toxin: How to Manage The Stress Of A Critical IncidentListen to this episode where we share quick tips on effective planning after a critical incident occurs from George S. Everly, Jr., PhD, CCISM (ICISF Co-Founder).
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The ICISF Podcast SeriesThe Genesis of CISM: A Personal StoryThis episode features one of the ICISF co-founders, Jeffrey T. Mitchell, PhD, CCISM, who goes into the background of how CISM and the ICISF were created. (Previously Recorded May 26, 2020)
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The ICISF Podcast SeriesCISM Perspectives from Victor Welzant, PsyDThe ICISF's Director of Education and Training, Dr. Victor Welzant, offers health care workers and first responders helpful techniques to combat stress and build resilience during these turbulent times. (Originally Recorded April 14, 2020)
To learn more about building resiliency, visit www.icisf.org.
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The ICISF Podcast SeriesThe ICISF Quick Tips - Introduction to CISMWelcome to the ICISF Podcast Series! This episode will provide a background in the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, the formation of the organization by co-founders (Dr. George Everly and Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell), and an explanation of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).
Learn more about getting started in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) by visiting www.icisf.org.
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PsychSpeakHarness Your Superpower with Kathy BurdenToday Shahidrah will be speaking with guest, Kathy Burden, who has over thirty years of experience in biblical counseling, chaplaincy, and working in crisis intervention with businesses, first responders and trauma survivors. Join Shahidrah and Kathy as they dissect the layers of grieving for post pandemic living, surviving trauma, and the importance of finding support. Kathy Burden is the President and Co-founder of Frontline Crisis Response Solutions, created to serve those in crisis and to be a support for First Responders. She is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management, specially trained with the ICISF for Spiritual Care i...2022-06-0324 min
The Innkeepers by Sanctuary InnHow to Have Crisis ConversationsRob Lloyd shares from his expertise the impact a Crisis Debrief can make in the life of someone who has experienced a powerful event.
ABOUT ROB LLOYD:
Rob Lloyd is the founder and CEO of the Responders Resource Center, a senior chaplain and the Lead pastor of Freedom Community Church. He created the vast majority of the courses in our chaplaincy training program and is a certified instructor of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) through UMBC. He holds a certificate of specialized training in Schools & Children Crisis Response from ICISF and UMBC, is...2022-05-0953 min
The Growing Small Towns ShowMental Health in Small TownsThis episode is a little heavy, a little funny, and we talk about something we need to have more conversations about: mental health in small towns. This is a crossover episode with the amazing Franne and Becky from Shrink Rap the Podcast and they are so qualified, fun, and experienced in the specific area of mental health in small towns. They are here with us today to discuss barriers to rural mental health and decreasing stigmas surrounding getting help. About Franne & Becky Dr. Franne Sippel is a Licensed Psychologist and a post divorce mediator. She has...2022-01-171h 04
Grieving Parents Sharing Hope137: Finding Meaning and Purpose Again (with Bev Shoemaker)For Beverly Shoemaker, finding meaning and purpose in her life was extremely difficult after her husband ended his own life three years after their son, Nick, died. Her husband's decision to take his own life left Bev in an even darker place, filled with anger, bitterness, and deep depression.
Bev thought she would never ever forgive the drunk driver who killed her son and struggled to forgive her husband for leaving her the way he did. Not only did God help Bev work through the long process of forgiveness, but He also led her to a place o...2021-12-1434 minGrieving Parents Sharing Hope136: Passing it On (with Bev Shoemaker)Today Laura is joined by Bev Shoemaker, who lost her son, Nick, back in 2004 in a car accident. She was contacted within days by another mom who had lost her own son several years previously. This caring woman shared things with Bev that helped her immensely, in navigating through the darkness after Nick’s death.
In this episode, Bev passes along some of the helpful advice that was passed on to her, seventeen years ago.
Having faced serious trauma in her own life, Beverly is no stranger to adversity. After losing a husband to...2021-12-0720 min
魅力學習看見未來壓力專家許真談 <不再憂鬰> 身心靈全人治療新冠肺炎、天災人禍頻傳，人們焦慮、驚慌、害怕、憤怒、悲傷……，憂鬰症比例也大增，本節目專訪到台灣舉手網絡協會執行總裁兼國際重大事件壓力基金會（ICISF）講師許真，她帶來全新的翻譯著作，讓為憂鬰症所苦的人們有希望用全人治療的方法，終生遠離憂鬰症 Powered by Firstory Hosting Powered by Firstory Hosting2021-11-3040 min
Healing From Abuse & Trauma - Victim 2 VictorGrief & Trauma Expert & Founder Of 'Sisters Speak Up Society' Katherine Barner Specializes In Equipping Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse.Send us a textAnu Verma interviews Katherine Barner who is a Grief & Trauma Expert, Award-Winning Author, and Licensed Psychotherapist and she specializes in equipping Black women survivors of childhood sexual abuse. She is also specialized in working with individuals recovering from significant grief & loss, with the skills to pursue and achieve mental, emotional and spiritual health leading to more productive and peaceful lives. She has appeared on a number of popular radio and podcast broadcasts. Her ultimate goal is for survivors to know they do not have to live in the shadows of abuse...2021-11-2054 min
Perspectivas de SaludEp. 7: Life On The EdgeTodos tenemos vidas estresantes, pero que tal cuando tu trabajo siempre tiene tu vida a peligro? Our guests this week son dos oficiales que saben lo que es trabajar y vivir su día-a-día while always watching their backs.
P.O. Julio Sosa y P.O. Steven Bencosme, nos cuentan como uno puede tratar mantener un estado de salud mental saludable cuando tu cuerpo siempre esta en estado de alerta y nos dan un vistazo a toda la acción.
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Christian Women in BusinessRestoring Hope and Finding PurposeBeverley Shoemaker is a published blogger, resilience mentor, and Inspirational speaker. She is certified through ICISF in individual and group crisis intervention. She is certified in ASIST, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training through LivingWorks.Having faced serious trauma in her own life, Beverly is no stranger to adversity. After losing a husband to suicide and her son in a drunk driving crash, she wanted to give up. She battled depression and discouragement, loneliness and pain, yet she persevered and ultimately found hope. Now she seeks to share that hope with others.Her top 5 ti...2021-09-0126 min