Loss on the Frontlines

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Examination of experiences of grief and loss in first responders and crisis workers. Professions include military, police, firefighters, EMS, search and rescue, natural disaster and humanitarian crisis relief workers, and emergency aid NGO’s. Case studies and current events will be discussed to cover topics such as vicarious trauma, PTSD, moral distress, compassion fatigue , burnout, and strategies for working with traumatic community loss.