First Responder Mental Wellness Conference
Schedule
Fri Apr 25 2025 at 08:30 am to 04:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383 | Valparaiso, IN
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Featured Speakers:Dr. Sara Jahnke
Chief Outreach and Development Officer and Senior Scientist, NDRI Ventures
Daniel DeGryse
Senior Advisor, ResponderStrong
Retired Battalion Chief,
Chicago Fire Department
Frank Leto
Senior Advisor, ResponderStrong
Retired Captain and Director,
FDNY Counseling Center
Jason Mitchell
Director of Operations and Programs,
ResponderStrong
Retired Detective & Licensed Paramedic
Jessica klemz, MSed MA LMHC-A NCC®
First Responder Mental Health and
Wellness Specialist™
Clinician, Bridge To Peace Counseling LLC
Courses:
What We Know:
Responder Mental Health
The current state of responder mental health including evidence on stressors facing personnel, resilience, risk factors, stress management and building effective mental health programs.
Trauma and Mental Health Treatment
Understand the importance of mental health treatment, evaluate available options, and identify appropriate resources. Examine vicarious and secondary trauma, highlighting how these forms of trauma can impact not only individuals but also their loved ones and support networks.
Advancing Peer Support
Building on foundational peer support principles, dive deeper into advanced communication techniques, emotional resilience, trauma-informed care, and strategies for addressing complex mental health issues. Participants will also learn how to build and sustain peer support teams.
Relationship Survival Skills 101
*Special session for spouses and significant others
Learn how the hypervigilance cycle affects your communication style at home and walk away with three, simple, tactical steps to improve your communication with the people who matter most.
Register Now: bit.ly/maacmentalhealth2025
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Registration: $50
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Where is it happening?
4203 Montdale Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN, United States, Indiana 46383Event Location & Nearby Stays:
