Tag: First Responders and Military
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From Kamloops to Kyiv: A Global Conversation on Public Safety and Military Values
This event took place on June 12, 2026. When a firefighter answers an alarm in British Columbia, a paramedic takes a call in Kentucky, or a rescue crew launches into the Black Sea from a Ukrainian port, something deeper than training carries them through. Behind every uniform is a set of values that sustains people…
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A Powerful Resource for First Responders: Introducing “Testimony After Trauma”
I am beyond honoured to introduce an extraordinary book that is set to make a profound impact: “Testimony After Trauma – Preparing Public Safety Personnel Before, During, and After the Courts.” This book is a critical resource for Public Safety Personnel (PSP), first responders, and their families, addressing the unique challenges they face when testifying…
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Comprehensive Mental Health Course: First Responders and Military Personnel
This event took place from September 12, 2024 to November 28, 2024. Join a groundbreaking course designed for first responders, military personnel, social workers, clinicians, mental health professionals, and concerned citizens. Gain crucial insights into the unique mental health challenges faced by these vital community members. Mental Health for First Responders and Military Personnel 🗓️…
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Bridging the Gap: A Comprehensive Analysis of Mental Health Resources for First Responders and Military Personnel in Canada and the UK
In the demanding and often high-stress fields of first response and military service, mental health support is not just beneficial. It’s crucial. A new resource guide, developed through a collaboration between Thompson Rivers University (TRU) and MITACS, offers an unprecedented overview of the mental health support landscape for these vital professionals in Canada and the…
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Standing Firm in Besieged Kharkiv: A Volunteer’s Perspective
Bruce is a 75-year old Canadian military veteran who volunteered to go to Ukraine to help support the war effort. Bruce regularly stands in solidarity with Ukraine at local rallies in Kamloops, Canada before traveling to Kharkiv. He arrived in Kharkiv from Kamloops on Christmas day, shortly before one of the largest missile attacks on…
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50 First Responders Podcasts
Compiled by Sasha Kondrashov The list includes podcasts that focus on first responders and their support systems. If you know any podcasts that is missing please feel free to e-mail okondrashov@tru.ca and the list will be updated. Name of the Podcast and Link Description of the Podcast Answering the Call – First Responders Podcast Genesis…
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Project Resilience 911 and other Facebook Groups for Mental Health First Responders and Military Personnel Course
Compiled by Oleksandr (Sasha) Kondrashov Contributors: Oleksandr (Sasha) Kondrashov, Amanda Conway. Project Resilience 911 – First Responder/Frontline/Military Peer Support https://www.facebook.com/groups/706005539891590 This is the main Facebook group for Mental Health First Responders and Military Personnel class. Project Resilience 911 has been created as a localized Peer Support Team to support all first responders, frontline workers, military…
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Police Officer / Social Worker views on the future of police. Reflections from the pandemic social work class presentation.
Oleksandr (Sasha) Kondrashov, PhD. I grew up in Ukraine, where my family distrust the police system. Growing up in USSR, the country that used police force to silence everyone who disagrees with government policy, my family taught me to avoid any contact with the police officer. I have read many stories of police brutality in…