This class will cover:
• Overview of symptoms of stress, PTSD, depression, and anxiety
• Introduction to and development of active listening strategies, non-verbal communication skills, and crisis intervention strategies.
• Learn how to build rapport with your fellow first responders on and off the job.
• Identify local mental health resources
• Upon completion of this program, individuals are eligible to volunteer as members of VFRSS's peer support team and can respond to a peer's request for support.
• Learn how to build and manage your own Peer Support Team and develop applicable S.O.P.s or General Orders will be provided when it becomes available.