Serving those who serve others
There is hope!
Military personnel, fire fighters, police officers, emergency medical personnel, pastors, chaplains, therapists, social workers and disaster response personnel all have in common their focus on helping others. Sometimes the stress of putting others before everything else can take its toll. P.T.S.D., burn out and compassion fatigue are very common and vary in their intensity from person to person.
If you are unsure whether you or a loved one is suffering from P.T.S.D. you can download some information in .pdf format by clicking on the "What is PTSD" link
below:
What is PTSD?
At Counseling Network, Inc., we go beyond the initial steps of critical incident stress debriefing and believe it can be helpful and important to have someone to talk with who understands and who can help you process through your particular situation and experiences when you are ready to do so. However, the research suggests that "debriefing" and connecting with a support system, as soon as possible can be the most helpful. At CNI, our therapists have firsthand knowledge of what it means to serve others in an emergency service or to support a loved one who did or still does work in that field.
Forms of counseling that have proven beneficial include:
If you or someone you love seems to be suffering from PTSD, please seek out professional assistance as soon as possible rather than simply hoping that everything will work out for the best.
It really is ok to take care of yourself!
Military personnel, fire fighters, police officers, emergency medical personnel, pastors, chaplains, therapists, social workers and disaster response personnel all have in common their focus on helping others. Sometimes the stress of putting others before everything else can take its toll. P.T.S.D., burn out and compassion fatigue are very common and vary in their intensity from person to person.
If you are unsure whether you or a loved one is suffering from P.T.S.D. you can download some information in .pdf format by clicking on the "What is PTSD" link
below:
What is PTSD?
At Counseling Network, Inc., we go beyond the initial steps of critical incident stress debriefing and believe it can be helpful and important to have someone to talk with who understands and who can help you process through your particular situation and experiences when you are ready to do so. However, the research suggests that "debriefing" and connecting with a support system, as soon as possible can be the most helpful. At CNI, our therapists have firsthand knowledge of what it means to serve others in an emergency service or to support a loved one who did or still does work in that field.
Forms of counseling that have proven beneficial include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR
- Biofeedback
- Stress Management
- Relaxation Training
- Medication
If you or someone you love seems to be suffering from PTSD, please seek out professional assistance as soon as possible rather than simply hoping that everything will work out for the best.
It really is ok to take care of yourself!
