FIRST RESPONDERS
On average, first responders are exposed to at least 600 times the amount of trauma compared to people not working in this industry. Paramedics, firefighters, police officers, emergency dispatchers, military, and other health care workers are susceptible to a wide range of medical and mental health issues. While prevention is the optimal approach, you can receive effective treatment at any stage of your career.
CRITICAL INCIDENT SUPPORT
Timely support is a key aspect of proactive prevention of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related conditions. If you have experienced a traumatic event on the job and require more support than your regular debrief protocols, contact Tonia for a critical incident support session either in person, virtual, or over the phone.
Booking appointments that work with your schedule: As shift work and EMS schedules vary, if you cannot find a time in the booking calendar that works with your schedule, contact Tonia directly at tonia@toniaandersonpsychology.ca or (587) 224-4071 with your availability in order to arrange a time that works for you and your individual needs.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH TONIA
Tonia’s past experience of working as an emergency medical technician—ambulance (EMT-A) in both rural (including Indigenous communities) and urban communities gives her an in-depth understanding of life as a first responder. She has a high comfort level discussing even the toughest of calls and she has the knowledge of medical terminology, acronyms, and other industry lingo, so you do not need to feel the burden of explaining yourself. Tonia has specialty training in trauma processing, critical incident desensitization, a certificate in EMDR, and specific training in EMDR for first responders.