First Responders: : Compassion Fatigue; Burnout; PTSD (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781986143721)

"It's important for fire fighters and the behavioral health community to work together in a systematic approach to not only fight stigma, but develop alternatives to the traditional behavioral health services and interventions available. One such pioneer leading the fight to develop quality and culturally competent treatment for our fire fighters is Dr. George Lindenfeld, noted psychologist and accomplished author. In his fifth work, First Responders: Compassion Fatigue, Burnout, & PTSD, Dr. Lindenfeld dives deeply into the unique experiences of PTSD among the brave men and women who put their lives on the line every day to serve our communities."Building on his expertise in treating active military and veteran populations who suffer from PTSD, Dr. Lindenfeld has developed a promising new intervention that uses sensory activation to reconsolidate traumatic memories without relying on the traditional talk therapy interventions that in some cases have been ineffective or even a deterrent for those seeking help. I am grateful for Dr. Lindenfeld's contribution to bring the critical issues of PTSD in the fire service to the forefront of our national and international awareness. We have an uphill battle to climb in addressing this crisis among our ranks, but when we work together to challenge versus accept what is, we are one step closer."Sincerely, Harold A. SchaitbergerGeneral PresidentInternational Association of Firefighters

Author: George L. Lindenfeld Ph. D.
ISBN-10: 1986143724
ISBN-13: 9781986143721
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 03/10/2018
Pages: 412
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.51w x 0.84d