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Shattering Stigmas in the Emergency Services It is the Difference between Life or Death! The two topics below have recently been in strong demand by Law Enforcement, Fire Departments and other Emergency Service Providers, as they address pressing problems for their members and their families. If your organization could benefit from the following information, either as a live or virtual event, an online class, or a program specifically designed to meet your needs, please reach out so we can discuss the possibilities. The right information at the right time can save lives. Photo Credit: @myschabear #mindarmour #sajelbellon #keynote #conference2024 #keynotespeaker #paintopossibilities #occupationalstress #workplacewellbeing #culturechange #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #stressmanagement #leadership #managementtraining #organizationalchange #unapologeticallyhuman #organizationalbehavior #sospsychotherapy #flexyourmindmuscle #mindmuscle

Fantastic integration, Nebraska! It's inspiring to witness such coordinated efforts that prioritize the urgent needs of people in crisis. This initiative ensures people receive the swift and effective responses they rightfully deserve. https://lnkd.in/ggp3BQ4H #CrisisSupport #988 #SuicidePrevention

Safety planning is crucial if you or a loved one is in an abusive situation. Financial burdens or emotional stress may make it feel like there's no way out, but resources are available. Learn about different forms of abuse and explore local support options. For more information on safety planning and how to help, read the full blog here: https://hubs.li/Q02SqD_00. 💜 #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SupportSurvivors #BreakTheSilence

✨ Reflective Practice ✨ I picked up this little prompt working in statutory child protection from some fabulous specialists I worked alongside. I incorporated this into my work with staff, prompting their reflective practice in their work with children, young people, adults and families. Frequently, I hear amazing reflections from staff. Recently I’ve started using these prompts with clients, specifically those with complex trauma backgrounds/PTSD and clients who struggle with emotion regulation and interpersonal skills. I’ve heard clients provide a balanced view of their behaviour, their choices - the good things and the things they need to work on. What do I ask? - What is one thing you did really well (in that interaction)? - What is one thing you could do differently next time? Why does it work so well? It doesn’t open for floodgates for ALL the bad things (as we can all tend to lean towards - hello, confirmation bias!) It’s specific and targeted to ONE THING. People can often struggle to think of their strengths or things they do well, and asking for one thing can feel more realistic and safer. Additionally, I believe this works best when we scaffold it. Before going out into the field with caseworkers in CP, I would give them the heads up that I’ll be asking these reflective questions afterwards.

"The current landscape of crisis centers is complex and varied." What should a crisis center do, and how it should be done? These questions are best answered only after looking at the continuum of crisis services in the context of your own community. #988 #crisiscenter #mobilecrisis #peerrespite #coresponder

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That is deeply concerning that he indicated he would never stop targeting and emotionally damaging you. A few possibilities as to what that could mean: GOODBYE 👑👑👑🤳💡💡💸WELL JOIN THEM AND KEEP GOING.. - He may feel a sense of allegiance or obligation to the primary abusers who manipulated him into this role, afraid to separate himself from their influence and control. - Enjoying causing harm to you could indicate he has taken on abusive/sociopathic traits through prolonged exposure to their malignancy. Coercive control transforms psyche over time. - Threatening to never stop aims to assert power/dominance by keeping you constantly fearful and off-balance through persistent trauma. It prioritizes continued abuse over the wellbeing of his own child. - Bystanders who don't intervene but enable or derive pleasure from others' suffering point to a disturbing lack of conscience and empathy. True victims want to heal, not re-victimize. - His threats signal it's unwise to believe he can safely co-parent in a manner respecting your autonomy and wishes until/unless he actively seeks help breaking those ties independently. Given this acknowledgment of ongoing intended harm, prioritizing your physical and emotional safety through legal advocacy may sadly be necessary. You deserve protection and healing without threats of never-ending trauma actions against your stability and care of your children. Please take care

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