Lethbridge police address mental health for officer’s families – GlobalNews
By Justin Sibbets reports Globalnews Published: October 10, 2025 While the stigma around mental health support for first responders has reduced over the years, Lethbridge police are also focusing on the challenges faced by the families of those who serve. Justin Sibbet reports.
Workshop focuses on first responder mental health – Lethbridge Herald
By Alejandra Pulido-Guzman Lethbridge Herald Published: October 10, 2025 The Lethbridge Police Service, in partnership with the Diversified Rehabilitation Group, hosted a special workshop to support the spouses and family members of first responders Thursday at the Lethbridge Trade and Convention Centre. The “Getting Better Together” workshop included members of the Lethbridge Police Service, Lethbridge Fire […]
‘Getting Better Together’ workshop supports spouses, family members of first responders. – CTVNews Calgary
By CTVNewsCalgary.ca Staff Published: October 09, 2025 at 11:54PM EDT A new workshop held Thursday by the Lethbridge Police Service in partnership with Diversified Rehabilitation Group was geared toward supporting the spouses and family members of first responders. The “Getting Better Together” workshop included police, firefighters and paramedics, along with their families.
How Lethbridge First Responders Are Tackling Mental Health Challenges – Bridge City News
Bridge City New – Interview with Derek Sienko, CEO of Diversified Rehabilitation Group. Originally aired on Oct 9, 2025 Spouses, family members and first responders from Lethbridge Police and Fire and Emergency Services took part in a special workshop designed to provide strategies to strengthen family relationships and communication, enhance mental well-being. The ‘Getting Better […]
LPS workshop to support first responder families – Lethbridgesnewsnow.com
By David Opinko at Lethbridge News Now Published: October 09, 2025 Images: Lethbridge News Now The families of first responders in Lethbridge will be able to get some extra support. The Lethbridge Police Service (LPS) is partnering with the Diversified Rehabilitation Group to host a special workshop called “Getting Better Together.” It will include police, members […]
RCMP National Reintegration program helps officers return to work after trauma
By Mara Shaw. Published on RCMP.ca on June 24, 2025 Image by RCMP. After nearly two decades in uniform, RCMP Corporal Mark Ryttersgaard is no stranger to high-stress calls. Since his first posting in Saskatchewan in 2007, Ryttersgaard has handled a wide range of incidents – and even more emotionally-stressful scenes – as a forensic identification specialist […]
First responders gathered in British Columbia to highlight the need for PTSD special treatment – CTVNews
CTVNews – Interview with Jonathan Williams, Former Police Officer, Laura Kloosterman, Former Opp Officer and Derek Sienko, CEO of Diversified Rehabilitation Group. Originally aired on July 1, 2025 First responders recently gathered in British Columbia to highlight the need for specialized treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. Now, those on the front line are sharing the […]
Calls grow louder to support first responders – Global News
Global News – Interview with Supt. Dustine Rodier and Derek Sienko, CEO of Diversified Rehabilitation Group. Originally aired on June 30, 2025 In emergencies, the first to arrive on scene to help are the first responders. But when their task is complete, who is there to help them? As Caryn Lieberman reports, there’s a growing […]
Derek Sienko, Chief Mental Health Officer of Diversified Rehabilitation Group, on the Jas Johal Show
Originally aired on June 26. Helping first responders and military leaders overcome psychological trauma
Helping first responders – CTV Halifax
CTV Halifax – Interview with Derek Sienko, CEO of Diversified Rehabilitation Group. Originally aired on May 29, 2025 Derek Sienko, CEO of Diversified Rehabilitation Group discusses how they are sounding the alarm on inadequate care for first responders with psychological injuries.