Exploring Compassion Fatigue
For decades, groups of women and men have been innately drawn to professions which help their fellow human beings. Many first responders find themselves in their professions due to an inherent wanting to help others. These individuals have been known to have high levels of empathy, compassion, and sense of caring. These characteristics are crucial […]
Webinar – PTSD vs PTSI With Capt. Steve Farina
We sat down with Steve Farina and discussed the topic of PTSD versa PTSI and Compassion Fatigue. Steve is a VP on the BC Professional Fire Fighter Association (BCPFFA) which represents over 4,000 professional firefighters across BC. He chairs both the BCPFFA’s Health and Safety Committee and their Mental Health Task Force. Steve is a […]
Webinar – Meditating for the Mind, Body & Soul
Dr. Haile Michaelson is an intuitive coach, a naturopathic doctor, a meditation teacher, and the Founder of SoulStrong®. She has practiced naturopathic medicine for 10 years and have studied the body, the mind, and the soul for more than 20 years. In her years of intuitive coaching and naturopathic medical practice, she has seen many […]
Webinar – Eating in Isolation – Food for Mental Wellness
Looking through the lens of Emergency Doctor and his wife, a Doctor of Psychology, during COVID-19 pandemic. Brigitta Beer is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Certified Blood analyst in Kelowna, BC. She works for Diversified Rehabilitation Group as a Nutritionist for Traumatic Stress Recovery Program and Anxiety & Depression Recovery Program. We’ll explore the impact […]
More U.S. Veterans Have Committed Suicide In The Last Decade Than Died In The Vietnam War
Since 2008, more than 60,000 U.S. veterans have taken their own lives, with more than half of those deaths via firearms.When soldiers return home from war, they may feel that the worst is over. They made it back alive and are now free from the fear of dying in combat. The reality, however, is much […]
Stories of healing with Derek Sienko
Stories of Healing Published on February 25, 2020 Moderator: Derek Sienko, M.A. in Military Psychology (candidate), BSW., R.R.P., C.V.R. Derek recently had an opportunity to sit down with two recent TSRP participants. Their powerful story explores the complex relationships that exist in our program and how scary and empowering they can ultimately be. Each dive […]
Healing From Trauma – Our Body and Brain’s Remarkable Capacity to Heal – Part 1
What our Bodies and Brains need for trauma healing: Think about the last time you got a small cut on your hand. For a while that small little cut had the capacity to hold your full attention. Over time, before you knew it, with some gentle care and protection, it healed and your hand was […]
Healing from Trauma: Our Body and Brain’s Remarkable Capacity to Heal – Part 2
What our Bodies and Brains need for trauma healing: Healing through Therapy: In the TSRP program, our trauma counsellors provide group and individual therapy, utilizing a range of evidence based therapies that integrate the mind/body connection such as Self Regulation Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Traumatic Incident Reduction. Healing through Presence: Yoga, Mindfulness, […]
Assertive Communication
It can be difficult to understand the nuances of communication and express our point of view in a manner in which we feel heard. This is because our thoughts and emotions can get in the way of effective communication. It can be easy to get things wrong, misunderstand what others are saying or react to […]
Avoidance & Exposure
Avoidance is a normal response to a traumatic event and is one of the 3 main categories of a PTSD diagnosis. When you experience trauma, you do not want to relive that painful experience again so we do everything in our power to avoid any reminders of that pain. Symptoms of numbing/avoidance include: loss of […]