Matching the level of mental health services to the needs of firefighters
In this post, I’m hoping to give firefighters and officers, along with psychologists and other mental health clinicians who work with fire department personnel, a…
New Member Perspective
Jeff Stapleton is one of FSPA’s newest members (Like six days old as a FSPA member!) and when I read his Member Profile here on…
2023 Conference: Speakers & Topics
“Developing Psychological Wellness Programs in the Fire Service.”–Atlanta Fire Rescue Chief Rodrick “Rod” Smith and Dr. Carla Sutton Moore. “Developing a Behavioral Health Access Program…
6th Annual Conference of the Fire Service Psychology Association
Hosted by the Atlanta (Ga.) Fire Rescue Department October 5-6, 2023 Members of the Fire Service Psychology Association assembled in Atlanta for two days of…
Pre-Conference Events, October 4, 2023
Hosted by the Atlanta (Ga.) Fire Rescue Department and the Georgia Tech Environmental Health & Safety Division. The Pre-Conference events took place on the Georgia…
Mental Judo
Mental Health Judo breaks down the concepts of Mindfulness, Empathy, Self-compassion and the daily rituals we need to practice in order to stay healthy. Stress…
The Spiritual Way
Depression is characterized by despair, hopelessness, and a disconnect from one’s everyday. This condition often requires professional treatment, such as therapy or medication or both,…
The Now
Dr. Chuck and a Paramedic talk our world looks a little different today vs just a year ago. Citizens of towns, cities, and counties across…
The Resilient One
Most commonly, the term resilience has come to mean an individual’s ability to overcome adversity and continue his or her normal development and in some…
Demystifying Mental Health in the Fire Service
Two mental health professionals: Dr. Chuck Allen and Dr. Jim Keats, who work with firefighters and fire departments to improve mental health. They encourage firefighters to…