Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Growth

What is PTSD/PTG? - Interview with CPT Aimee Robertson

To kick-off "PTSD/PTG," the third topic of "Ron's Lessons in Resilience," StandFast Alliance's Senior Vice President of Programming, Katie Copeskey, sits down with CPT Aimee Robertson to discuss Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Post-Traumatic Growth.

Being a member of the first responder or military community is stressful. Period. That stress has only been elevated by the impact of COVID-19, protests, riots, and natural disasters that have occurred in addition to the high OPTEMPO you all face. Let's get the facts about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder to know when you or someone you know needs extra support. Also, the other side of PTSD is Post-Traumatic Growth. Listen in to this interview to learn about both.

First Responders and PTSD: A Literature Review - JEMS

There's no denying the impact that ongoing stress has on our mind and body. This journal article reviews multiple studies in order to summarize the effects that chronic stress is having on the first responder community. Be sure to keep Ron's Lessons in Resilience in your toolkit to help combat chronic stress.

Growth Through Trauma

Katie shined the light on the concept of Post-Traumatic Growth in her recent interview with CPT Aimee Robertson. In a nutshell, Post Traumatic Growth showcases the fact that people can experience something good from going through hard times. Here's an article from HPRC - Human Performance Resources by CHAMP if you would like to learn more.