A Life-Changing Moment: How CPR Training Made All the Difference.
As I glanced out through my kitchen window, my heart skipped a beat at the sight before me. A person had collapsed right in front of my house, and it was evident that they were in the throes of a heart attack.
Time seemed to freeze as panic threatened to engulf me, but then I remembered the invaluable training I had received from RevivR, a free 15 minutes CPR course offered by the Heart Foundation.
Swiftly, I called out to my daughter, Chloe, urging her to dial 999 while I rushed outside to help. The adrenaline surged through my veins, but my mind was surprisingly calm as I recalled the steps I had learned during the CPR training.
With every compression and breath, I prayed that I was doing enough to keep this person alive until help arrived.
This morning, as I listened to the morning news, my heart skipped another beat—but this time with gratitude and astonishment. The news segment was discussing the importance of CPR training and how it saves lives. It was surreal to realise that I was a part of that story, a small piece in the larger puzzle of saving lives.
Today, I still haven't heard anything about the person I helped. But I find solace in the hope that my actions may have spared further damage and given them a fighting chance at survival. Reflecting on this experience, I'm compelled to share my story and urge everyone to consider learning CPR. You never know when you might find yourself in a situation where those crucial skills can make all the difference between life and death.
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Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, Equine Assisted Learning & Therapy Provider, Passionate about Mental Health & Wellness, Agriculture and Mental Health Advocate, Mental Health Consultant and Speaker
6moThe Trauma Exposed Professionals course was excellent! I look forward to registering for the 2nd part. Thank you for providing this high quality training, it has been very beneficial in my Counselling sessions.