Relationship Re-Calibration
By Medina Baumgart, Psy.D., ABPP for Responder Health First responder relationships are uniquely challenging. The nature of the work requires a constant state of alertness, emotional containment, and a protective stance. Additional occupational stressors such as shift work, sleep deprivation, trauma exposure, and organizational pressure often spillover at home. Not because you are broken, but because you are human. While first responders are thoroughly trained to execute their mission and...
