Shea Marie Phinney LMFT
Trauma Informed Therapy
A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere & endure in spite of the overwhelming obstacles.
~ Christopher Reeve
Statistics of First Responder Trauma
The data shows that the mental health burden on First Responders (Police, EMS, Firefighters, Dispatch) is significantly higher than in the general population.
Common Reactions After a Critical Incident
When the brain and body are constantly in a state of high alert (hyper-vigilance), the trauma begins to manifest in predictable ways. If you recognize these patterns in yourself or a loved one it is time to seek support.
Neurobiology and Brain Basics
You are strong, but trauma operates below the level of conscious thought. To truly heal, it is important to understand what happens in your brain when a critical incidents.
Why Specialized Help Matters
Therapy is not just for crisis management, it is crucial component of your long term personal and operational health. Culturally competent therapy includes deep understanding to first responder core values, operational stress, and hyper-vigilance.
