First responders will come to therapy for so many different reasons. The job, their home life, wanting to leave the field but not knowing what else to do because this is all they’ve known, finally wanting to work on their childhood… the list is endless.

If you’re working with a first responder for the very first time, or maybe you’ve worked with a few in the past but it’s been a long time since then, and you’re overwhelmed or feeling stuck, this is the place for you.

I teach clinicians cultural competence in working with first responders, and how to figure out the first responder world. There are things you should know to expect or be prepared for, which are not things that exist in the civilian world, and consultation is a great way to get support as you do the work with your client.