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201: Highlighting Resources for First Responders, w/Shawn Thomas 1st Responder Conferences
We can talk a lot about wellness resources, but when someone is hurting, how does one access them? We can think about these elusive, intangible words and ideas like "reaching out, EAP, Peer Support, and resources" but what are the different modalities, organizations, and strategies?Shawn Thomas, retired LEO, founded 1st Responder Conferences to address this. She shares about her career, what prompted this recognition and need, and what her conferences (which I have attended) are all about. We also hit on other LE topics like working a dog, selection processes and the necessity to be your…
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