This meeting is for first responders, their family members, and anyone who provides support services to first responders and their families in the DFW metroplex and beyond (peer support, counseling, IOP, PHP, retreats, etc.).
Come get to know first responders and local area clinicians, and celebrate our three year anniversary as a network!
Location Information: Irving Fire/Police Training Academy, 2603 Esters Rd, Irving TX 75062
Note: a virtual option will be available. For security purposes, the virtual link will be listed inside our private Facebook and will be sent out via email. To be sure you receive the email, register for our member directory here:
http://bit.ly/RegisterDFWFirstRespondersSupportNetwork
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Meeting agenda:
10:00-10:30 - open networking, sign in
10:30-12:00 - Irving Public Safety Wellness Unit (PSWU) presentation on how they use the EMDR ASSYST protocol (Acute Stress Syndrome Stabilization and Yielding Trauma Symptoms Treatment) after a critical incident and CISM debrief.
12:00 - 12:30 open networking/tour of the Irving Training Academy
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We look forward to seeing you and continuing this collaboration effort!
DFW First Responder Support Network Leadership:
- Carrie Breedlove with Breedlove Counseling
- Jason Allen with New Solutions Counseling
- Amanda Noyes with Finding Freedom Therapy
- Tempa Sherrill with The Brave Fight
- Les Motherall Resiliency and Wellness Coordinator, DFW Airport
DPS, Ret. Police Officer, Firefighter, Paramedic
- Casey Ellsworth Dallas Firefighter/Paramedic, Peer Support
Coordinator
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