First responders work in high-stakes environments where stress and trauma accumulate fast. Following my recent presentation for the TTUHSC TexLa Telehealth Resource Center, I’m sharing the essentials of the Code CALM framework. It is simple, field-ready tools that help individuals and organizations respond with intention after an incident.   Read More…

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This post reframes resilience as a skill, not a trait, and invites readers to see recovery as a deliberate, human-centered practice. Drawing from real-world experience and public health frameworks, it offers actionable ways to build resilience without relying on outdated ideas of toughness. Not toughness. Not silence. Just the daily work of recovery, reflection, and human connection.   Read More…

Tags: resilience tips, wellness, training, trauma-informed care, first responder culture, mental health care, compassion, burnout prevention