Survival Skills for the First Responder

Description:

CRN 90308        

DATE: October 22, 2020             

TIME:   9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

LOCATION: TBD

COST $50 + GST

Are you a first responder or frontline worker in a related occupation in health, justice, safety or other fields? Working on the frontline may expose you to critical incidents over the course of your career.

This 1-day awareness course was developed and is delivered by Michael Swainson, a former Yukon first responder who has trained extensively with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation; and the West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat (California). Drawing on his experience with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), he has identified a set of practical skills that may contribute to a healthy work/life balance. Awareness of PTSD and maintaining a healthy work/life balance may be keys to thriving as a first responder. 
This interactive course  includes presentation of information and three exercises. With a focus on survival skills, the intent is that participants leave the course with an awareness of the need to look after themselves and with some practical survival skills.  The course may also be of interest to the spouse or partner of a first responder.

This course is intended to raise awareness and provide basic information; it is not intended to provide counselling or treatment.                

Instructor: Michael Swainson     

Date/Time:
Location:
Yukon University
500 University Drive, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 5K4, Canada (Whitehorse, YT) [ view map ]
Provider:
Yukon University - Northern Institute of Social Justice (NISJ)
Contact Info:
Northern Institute of Social Justice
867-456-8589 | nisj@yukonu.ca
Fee:
Paid Training
Additional Information:
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