Recently, SCFPSA was invited to a presentation on Adrenal Stress Support & Fatigue for First Responders and Families, hosted by Edmonton Police Wives Association, and developed by Dr. Stacey Richards of SMRT Health Centre. Dr. Stacey Richards has generously allowed us to publish her presentation in order to share the information with our group. If you are interested in learning… Read More
Upcoming Workshop (Funding Potentially Available)
One of SCFPSA’s connections recently shared this upcoming workshop with us. Others among our group have attended Dr. Jody Carrington’s sessions of First Responder & Family mental health to glowing reviews. If you are interested in attending this workshop, please feel free to contact SCFP Spouse Katie first. Funding may be available through a new community partner. Link to event:… Read More
Edmonton Firefighter’s Family Education Programming
Following the losses Central Alberta First Responder communities have suffered in the last few years, Edmonton Fire is ramping up their educational programming for members and families. A member from their organization has reached out to invite SCFPSA to a series of three educational sessions starting on Monday night: We started some information nights and if you’d like to check… Read More
After A Crisis: Practical Tips for Self-Care After a Critical Incident
The below information is taken from Alberta Critical Incident Provincial Network’s literature on after-crisis care for First Responders, given to SCFPSA at last month’s Emergency Worker Mental Health Symposium: Stress Management After a Traumatic Event You have experienced a traumatic event or critical incident (any event that causes unusually strong emotional reactions and that have the potential to interfere with… Read More
Fatigue Management Workshop
Deadline to register is February 11th. If you’d like to attend this Feb. 19th education opportunity, please contact us ASAP. Edmonton Police Services Wives Association President Tammie Hermosura would like to extend welcome to Strathcona County Firefighter Paramedic Spouses. She writes, We would like to invite you and your members to our next meeting. It is on February 19, 2019, 6:00pm – 8:00pm at the SE Division Station Community room (104 Youville Drive, Edmonton). This meeting will be about… Read More
Win Two Tickets for Front Line Resiliency Project
Colette and Gary Benoit of Benoit Wellness Consulting: Front Line Resiliency Project have generously donated two tickets to SCFP Spouse Association, at a value of $450! Colette recently spoke as a guest at our last meeting, and assured that you do not need to be a First Responder to gain from this personal development seminar on positive mindset, goal-setting, and achieving work-life… Read More