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Today - My Physical Needs

What are you planning to do today to take care of your physical needs? One of the first and most basic elements of resilience is the care of our physical...

You Can Manage Stress through Social Support

Make sure you are connected to a close network of family and friends who will support you emotionally and love you unconditionally.  The simple act of talking face to face...

You Can Manage Stress by Living on Purpose

Working as a first responder is hard, but you sought out that work because you believed there was a great purpose behind it.  If you have lost it, focus on...

You Can Manage Stress by Strengthening Your Pri...

Whether it is a spouse or other partner, you should place a high value on that relationship and always take steps to keep improving it.  It’s encouraging to know that...

You Can Manage Stress by Communicating Clearly

Learn positive ways to express your feelings. Stress often causes us to behave in ways that hurt others, so expressing ourselves appropriately is key to handling difficult situations and people. ...

You Can Manage Stress by Setting Goals

Being future-oriented makes a difference when it comes to responding to the effects of stress.  Our research shows, though, that only about one-third of first responders say they either “often”...