Key Takeaways Delivering death notifications is a difficult but important part of the job for first responders. With focused training, first responders can help to make this difficult time a little bit easier for the people involved, and it will help reduce their...
Key Takeaways There are many excellent resources to support First Responder mental health. We will continue to update this resource list as new links become available. Are there resources supporting first responder mental health? First responders experience a myriad...
Key Takeaways It is important to remember those we have loved and lost. It’s normal to continue to talk and share our tears and laughter with those who knew them. Being creative can provide an outlet to remember your loved one and appreciate the life you had with...
Key Takeaways More than anything, listen to yourself, take care of yourself, and don’t set your expectations too high. Things can never be the same as they were. Try to rest – grieving is physically and emotionally exhausting. Remember: how you manage this year may...
Key Takeaways Children provided opportunities to access information and express their feelings and fears often adapt to the situation better. Talk to the children of a dying family member and ask whether they have thought about how they would like to say goodbye. Be...
