During EMS Week, Matt reflects on the strengths and opportunities for growth of emergency medical training. In this post, he shares how years in the field shaped his crisis response, why EMS programs must do more to prepare providers for mental health care, and what he's learned from stepping out of EMS and into the world of counseling.    Read More…

Tags: first responder culture, counseling support, mental health reflection, trauma-informed care, professional transition

Stress is a part of life, but sometimes it overwhelms us. In this post, Matt explores Acute Stress Disorder (ASD), a short-term but serious response to trauma that disrupts daily life and relationships. Learn why early support matters, how trauma-informed care helps, and what practical steps can help. Practical strategies can help prevent ASD from progressing to PTSD. Tactical Counseling works alongside you to build up your resilience and recovery so that You don’t have to face it alone.    Read More…

Tags: emotional health, trauma-informed care, resilience tips, self-awareness, therapy tools

Attachment shapes how we connect, and how we heal. Learn how therapy can support secure relationships across the lifespan.    Read More…

Tags: attachment theory, trauma-informed care, TBRI, emotional health, tactical counseling

Matt shares how 30+ years as a first responder has shaped his counseling style: grounded in trauma-informed care, empathy, and human connection.    Read More…

Tags: tactical counseling, trauma-informed care, existential therapy, psychological first aid, Maslow hierarchy