Tailored for police officers and other law enforcement personnel (bylaw officers, special constables, auxiliary and others), Resilient Minds addresses unique challenges in their roles.
Key Outcomes:
Recognize the effects
of psychological
stress/trauma
Communicate
effectively with peers
in distress
Respond
appropriately to
citizens in need
Apply strategies to
manage stress and
boost resilience
What police officers are saying about Resilient Minds:
“The course material was very relevant to policing and the challenges we face. I learned valuable information that I look forward to bringing back to my members and information that will assist my own mental health and resilience. The presenters were knowledgeable, personable and made the learning environment very enjoyable. Thank you!”
“The facilitation was very well done. The facilitators were knowledgeable and able to easily connect with the participants. Made it a safe welcoming environment where people were comfortable to engage.”
IMPACT:
100%
gained knowledge on recognizing the impacts of stress and trauma
100%
learned better ways to manage stress and increase resilience
100%
felt better equipped to
respond and support a colleague showing signs of a psychological distress or illness
88%
saw the value of using a traumainformed approach when dealing with the public
100%
felt that facilitators created an environment conducive to discussion
DID YOU KNOW?
- 52% of police officers reported moderate to severe stress
- 88% reported moderate to severe anxiety
- 87% reported moderate to severe depression
- 29% were in the clinical diagnostic range for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
RESILIENT MINDS COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is led by a lived-experience instructor and delivered to your organization.
8-hour workshop | Maximum participants: 20
Module 1: Psychological trauma – awareness and understanding
Learn the definition of trauma, the various responses a healthy human may experience after a traumatic event, followed by assessment and intervention practices to mitigate the negative impacts of trauma and mental illness.
Module 2: Psychological trauma – potential risks and strategies
Explore psychological trauma further. Through the application of the 4R Action Toolkit, fire staff will learn the importance of early recognition and early intervention to prevent a moderate to severe mental health problem from developing.
Module 3: The trauma informed first responder
Gain a basic understanding of mental health and illness. Learn to apply the 4R Action Toolkit to communicate and respond appropriately to citizens experiencing a mental health problem/crisis.
Module 4: Managing workplace stress and building resiliency
Explore the risk factors and impacts of workplace/life stress and learn to strengthen your resiliency by building and applying valuable and helpful coping strategies.