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Mental Health, Individual, Family, Couples, and Substance Use Counseling


Psychotherapy sessions are typically 45-55 minutes and can be held in person or virtually (telehealth). Psychotherapy focuses on gaining insight into emotional problems, thought processes, and behaviors.


Mental Health and Disaster Behavioral Health Training

Mental and disaster behavioral health training is tailored to the organization and community's requirements and needs. Comprehensive courses cover Mental Health First Aid, Suicide Prevention, and Psychological First Aid. Additionally, customized curricula are designed to address the unique needs of the department, agency, or region, ensuring that all key personnel are equipped with the knowledge and skills to respond to mental health challenges in emergencies.


Speaker Engagements


With experience in mental health counseling, paramedicine, and exercise science, Tactical Counseling offers specialized training sessions for your group, medical first responders, lay rescuers, and the general public, regardless of group size. Topics can include human trafficking victim identification and response to human trafficking, trauma-informed care models, mental health crisis intervention, EKG interpretation, CPR, first aid, and emergency bleeding control. Equip your team with practical skills and knowledge that enhance patient care and safety.


Medical First Responder Peer Case Review


Case reviews may involve analyzing patient care reports, identifying areas for improvement, and providing recommendations for enhancing patient outcomes and protocol adherence.


Medical First Responder Skills Assessments

Skills assessments may include conducting practical assessments, evaluating competency in clinical skills and procedures, and providing feedback for further skill development.


Program Development, Evaluation, & Assessment


Program development, evaluation, and assessment encompass developing and enhancing business operations, training programs, and leadership effectiveness. This could include leadership mentoring, organizational evaluation, culture improvement, curriculum development, and implementing best practices to meet regulatory standards. Additionally, it we can conduct management and organizational leadership assessments to improve operational, leadership, and educational outcomes for your team.


First Responder & Mental Health Education Development

Education development includes training and consulting services that address mental health issues within the organization and community. Topics could include stress management, resilience building, and recognizing signs of mental health issues among personnel.


Emergency Preparedness Planning

Emergency Preparedness Planning may include evaluating and enhancing the current emergency preparedness plans. Planning may involve risk assessments, developing response protocols, and providing training on emergency management strategies. Additionally, CPR, AED use, and basic first aid can be incorporated into a full-service program.


Clinical Research Support

Research consulting services can be provided to businesses, health care organizations, academia, and research institutions. This may include assisting with study design, data analysis, literature reviews, and manuscript preparation in areas related to EMS, public health, and mental health.


Workplace Wellness Programs

Workplace Wellness consultation services assess and develop current practices. This may involve designing fitness initiatives, conducting health screenings, and promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors among employees.


First Responder Family Support Program

Family Support Program is a comprehensive series designed to support the unique needs of first responder families. Led by experienced professionals, these workshops develop practical tools and strategies to help families thrive in the face of the challenges that come with the first responder lifestyle.


Expert Witness Deposition & Testimony

Services may be rendered for many different projects requiring an expert witness in EMS, emergency preparedness, health promotion, or mental and behavioral health.


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