First Responder Support
Offered in Burlington, Oakville, Georgetown
and Virtually
First Responders can find it challenging to admit that they are, or have been, struggling.
Our environment and unique training help support First Responders to engage in the therapeutic process more fully.
A COMPASSIONATE
APPROACH TO SUPPORTING
FIRST RESPONDERS & TRUAMA EXPOSED PROFESSIONALS
First Responders may include Paramedics, Firefighters, Police, Military professionals, Corrections Officers, 911 Operators and Dispatchers, Emergency Room Doctors and Nurses
Trauma Exposed Professionals may include those who are part of victims services, Social Workers, other medical professionals
The specially trained therapists at CW Therapy have a specific and unique skill set for addressing the particular needs of the First Responder and truama exposed professional populations. These skills have been acquired through completing many of the most evidence based trauma trauma focused trainings, by supporting individuals within these fields for a numbers of years, and through beginning to better learn and understand terminology, culture, ranking systems, unique ways of coping, common belief systems and the unique stressors that they are exposed to.
Some of the evidenced based treatments for the processing of trauma provided by our therapists are:
COGNITIVE PROCESSING THERAPY (CPT)
COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT)
EMDR
EYE MOVEMENT DESENSETIZATION AND REPROCESSING
THERAPY (EMDR)
At CW Therapy we also work from many other modalities that are research supported to improve symptoms related to trauma, these can include:
DIALECTICAL
BEHAVIOUR
THERAPY
(DBT)
EXPOSURE THERAPY
EMOTION
FOCUSED THERAPY
SOMATIC
THERAPY
First Responder and truama exposed professional support is offered in Burlington/Oakville and Georgetown. Virtual sessions are also available for any resident of Ontario. Please feel free to book a free 15 minute consultation to find out more about how we can support you.
Baseline
Mental Health Assessment for First Responders
1 Session Baseline Assessment
1-2 Sessions Prevention Skills
Follow-Up Well-Being Screenings
Whether you’re just starting your journey as a first responder or have been on the job for years, it’s never too late to check in on your mental health. A Baseline Assessment can help you begin to understand how you currently manage stress and your level of resilience to these stressors. This information, along with the relationship you develop with your therapist, prepares you to navigate the unique challenges of your work.
Do you wonder how you will respond when encountering your first traumatic situation? Are you worried about encountering a scenario that hits too close to home? Do you know what strategies to use to avoid long term impacts? Our specially trained therapists will perform a baseline evaluation of your mental health and assess your current coping skills, stress levels, and emotional well-being.
We will focus on:
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Strategies to cope with the cumulative effects of trauma and increase resilience
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Guidelines of how to respond to your first (or next) traumatic or triggering call
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Unhealthy coping skills to avoid
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Helping you learn to identify warning signs of PTSD, depression, or anxiety early
These assessments are suitable for those just starting their careers, helping to identify both current strengths and potential problem areas that may increase the risk of post-traumatic stress. Assessments are also helpful for those further into their career who are noticing impact from the job in any way. These assessments are typically one session and provide the option to continue with follow-up sessions focused on Prevention Skills to build long-term resilience.
This is also a chance to build rapport and trust with a therapist that you can go back to whenever you need it. After a traumatic incident, the process of finding a qualified therapist is often very daunting, so this sets you up to get support more easily and faster, which can make all the difference.
Ongoing Support - We offer regular follow-up screenings of your well-being at set intervals to watch for changes in your well-being and reinforce strategies for avoiding long term impact of traumatic events on your mental health.
Meet our specially trained First Responder therapists
First Responder Support is offered in Oakville, Georgetown, and Virtually for anyone residing in Ontario.
Oakville Specialists
Please note that our therapists are providers for both WSIB and VAC and are able to direct bill to these organizations.
Book a free 15 minute consultation today!
Available in Oakville, Georgetown & virtual
If you think youre' ready to get started, we invite you to schedule a free 15-min consultation with one of our specially trained First Responder Therapists.
During this initial call, you will get the opportunity to meet one of our therapist and get answers to any questions you may have we will also tell you more about the types of support we are able to provide.
PS. This call doesn't obligate you to work with us! You can use this form also if you have questions before booking a consultation.
