First Responders and the Medical Community

You’re “living the dream”…

You’ve taken all the required courses.

You’ve passed all the tests.

You’ve embarked on a career you’ve been excited about for some time.

The only problem… you no longer enjoy your work.

What happened?

They don’t teach you about burnout, vicarious trauma, or compassion fatigue in school – and maybe you don’t even know what these terms mean.

It’s likely this is what you’re experiencing. In simple terms, “Your give-a-damn’s busted.”

Your job is important.

You save lives, support the community, and give people hope –

Only you’re not doing this for yourself. You’re doing it for others, and they depend on you. But you can’t keep this up on your own.

You’ve realized that the only way to continue in this profession you’ve worked so hard for is to get help – except getting help means you’re struggling, and you don’t want people to know that.

But you’re hunted – and haunted.

The flashbacks. Scary and intrusive, they come when you least expect them. No matter what you do, you can no longer ground yourself.

Certain smells, intersections where it happened, children running around – stop you in your tracks. Your fuse is shorter, and a wave of inexplicable anger rises in you when you’re around people.

The dread overwhelms you like the Ghost of Christmas Past – you want to run, but you can’t run far – or fast – enough. Out of control, you’re helpless as the panic threatens to consume you.

Sleep comes upon you either too much or not enough, and you’re constantly exhausted. The life you’re living – the life you once loved – no longer feels worth living.

And you wonder…

What would it be like to love your job again? To find joy and excitement in the career that was once your passion?

Imagine – waking up rejuvenated and happy to have another day on this earth. No longer heavy, scared, angry, or on edge, you face the day with confidence.

You may still have flashbacks, but now, you know what to do when they come on because you’re more in control of yourself.

It’s all about you.

Counseling is confidential and safe.

If you don’t want your co-workers, family, or friends to know you’re going to counseling, you don’t have to tell them.

We’ll work collaboratively to reconnect you with your body – so you understand what these feelings are and why they are happening. You’ll also truly understand the impact of trauma on the mind and body.

What’s more, you’ll use psychoeducation to prepare your whole self for any future trauma.

And you’re not alone.

This process can be overwhelming, and at times scary. I understand. Just know I’ll be walking alongside you the entire time.

Meanwhile, you are in control. We’ll make this journey at a pace that feels comfortable to you.

Look to your side, and I’ll be there – providing a safe place and cheering you on.

You don’t have to be afraid.

Regain control of your life. Rediscover your bliss.

You don’t have to suffer in silence and resignation any longer.

Reach out to me today. (970) 660-8013

Let’s change “living the dream” from surviving a nightmare to enjoying a rich, satisfying reality.