Abstract
This book chapter offers a comprehensive guide for counselors working with first responders and veterans, recognizing the distinctive challenges they face. Exploring the inherent stressors and traumas associated with their professions, it underscores the need for tailored mental health support. Drawing from empirical research and practical experience, this chapter presents evidence-based therapeutic approaches to address prevalent issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), moral injury, and adjustment difficulties. Furthermore, this chapter provides practical advice on building rapport and trust with first responders and veterans, acknowledging potential barriers. It highlights the necessity of self-care and vicarious trauma management for counselors in this field, ensuring their own well-being.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Professional’s Guide to Trauma-Informed Decision Making |
| Publisher | Springer Nature |
| Pages | 393-411 |
| Number of pages | 19 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783031546266 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783031546259 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2024 |
UN SDGs
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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