The Calm Warrior Training helps you to Become Unshakable and Bulletproof to the stress you are exposed to in your line of work.
The Calm Warrior Training provides criminal justice professionals, firefighters, EMTs and other first responders with stress management and decompression tactics. In addition we offer a specific maintenance prescription for decreasing unhealthy stress and becoming resilient – a toolbox to use in your everyday life. We also provide stress resilience training to prevent the impact of critical incidents.
CALM: A state of tranquility or, a condition of freedom from storms, high winds, or rough activity of water
WARRIOR: A person engaged or experienced in warfare, guardian
There is no doubt about it, law enforcement, firefighters and other first responder careers are stressful occupations. The stress begins right out of the gate. Job applications, testing, interviews and then the wait, all create stress. When you get hired, start training, the stress begins on the first day and continues through graduation, promotions, and throughout the life of your career.
On the job, stress comes from many sources. The job, management, colleagues, contracts, benefits, the judicial system, finances, family, critical incidents and countless other issues are often sources of stress. Over time, this stress accumulates and in many cases it may become overwhelming. Unfortunately, in many cases this effects the officers, EMTs, firefighters, performance, health and/or personal life.
Historically the law enforcement profession and other first responder careers have fallen short in providing people with the tools necessary to cope with the stresses that he or she faces. Less than 30 years ago employee assistance programs were almost nonexistent. For example: officers were reluctant to seek assistance for various reasons. In many cases if an officer admitted to having a problem related to stress or anxiety, it was perceived by his peers as a sign of weakness. The fear of being labeled weak led to many officers suffering in silence.
Over the years management has recognized that stress can be dealt with. An understanding of the value and effectiveness of stress resilience training led to more officers, firefighters and other first responders seeking treatment for stress related issues. Employee assistance programs were developed to assist treatment. Therapy, sometimes mandated, became the norm rather than the exception. In many cases this therapy, whether in a group or individual setting, was based on talking through the issues. This led to some improvements in the way that stress is managed by the officer.
The problem is, at some point the therapy ends or the talking ceases to be effective. There has never been a focus on developing a long term prescription for becoming stress resilient.
The Calm Warrior program focuses on utilizing proven and proactive long term stress reduction techniques, developing resiliency, and achieving peak performance. Our program is informed by proven stress resilience practices taught at Harvard Medical School.
Classes, weekend seminars and individual sessions are available and tailored to the individuals needs. All of our work is completely confidential, unlike health insurance provided counseling.