Is it Really PTSD Demystifying Diagnoses for First Responders

PTSD is part of a much larger picture for first responders. Symptoms present differently, leading to inaccurate diagnosis and treatment. Expand your first responder cultural competency, learning from a former first responder and expert, to distinguish differences, impact, and treatment of cumulative stress, burnout, moral injury, fatigue, and more. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Analyze behaviors and beliefs presented by first responders through a trauma-informed and culturally competent lens. 

2. Distinguish differences in the definition and presentation of cumulative stress, compassion fatigue, low compassion satisfaction, burnout, moral injury, and PTSD as pertaining to first responders. 

3. Apply therapeutic treatment strategies and modalities for cumulative stress, compassion fatigue, low compassion satisfaction, burnout, moral injury, and PTSD as pertaining to first responders.

Speakers:

Cyndi Doyle, LPC-S, NCC

Ashley Stakes, LPC Associate