Those who protect and serve also deserve protection and care.
First responders encounter stress, trauma, and high-stakes situations on a regular basis. Your body and nervous system are constantly being asked to gear up for action, manage crisis, and then quickly return to "normal." Over time, this repeated activation without enough time to reset can take a toll on your health, relationships, sense of self, and your ability to keep doing the work you value.
Many experience:
- Chronic tension or pain
- Sleep disturbances
- Hypervigilance or emotional numbness
- Irritability, anger, or withdrawal
- Flashbacks or intrusive memories
- Difficulty turning off the "on duty" mindset
- Feelings of guilt, grief, or burnout
These responses are not signs of weakness. They are normal reactions to abnormal levels of stress and exposure to trauma. Together, we will work to restore balance in your system, release stress stored in your body, build tools for regulation, and reconnect with a sense of safety, presence, and control.