Austin Pederson & Brad Shepherd
Austin Pederson & Brad Shepherd
First Responder Trauma Counselors | First Responder Trauma Services
First Responder Trauma Counselors | First Responder Trauma Services
First Responder Trauma Counselors | First Responder Trauma Services
Wednesday 5th July 2023
Hosts Austin Pederson and Brad Shepherd talk with Ed and Joanne Rupert about their comprehensive support services for first responders in this inspiring episode.
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Episode Overview
- First Responder Trauma Counselors provides specialised counselling 24/7 and trains all first responder uniforms in a 40-hour peer support academy.
- They offer diverse therapeutic services and partnerships with community members for alternative treatments, such as ketamine-assisted therapy and a theta chamber for brain remapping.
- The ARMA program offers in-home crisis response, and the National Peer Support Academy trains multi-discipline peer support teams.
- First Responder Trauma Services, their 501c3 nonprofit, aims to self-fund deductibles for inpatient treatment care and establish a first responder-centric treatment centre.
- They are working on setting up a crisis intervention resource center as a drop-in centre for first responders.
Our first responders are flipping amazing. Our family members are first responders. We cared, like I said, so much that we are easily able to invest our time so much so that it's actually kind of depleted our budget, if you will, because it's too important to us.
What happens when those who save lives need saving themselves? In this episode of 'No One Fights Alone', hosts Austin Pederson and Brad Shepherd sit down with Ed and Joanne Rupert from First Responder Trauma Counselors. With over 80 years of combined experience in first response, Ed and Joanne have crafted a program that’s as comprehensive as it is compassionate.
They offer specialized counseling 24/7, train first responders in a 40-hour peer support academy, and partner with community members to provide alternative treatments like ketamine-assisted therapy and brain remapping through a theta chamber. Their ARMA program provides in-home crisis response, while the National Peer Support Academy trains multi-discipline peer support teams. Their nonprofit, First Responder Trauma Services, aims to cover deductibles for inpatient treatment and is working towards establishing a first responder-centric treatment center.
They’re also setting up a crisis intervention resource center where first responders can drop in for support. The episode also highlights the heartwarming role of service dogs in breaking barriers and offering comfort. If you’re curious about the real-life heroes behind the uniforms and the innovative ways they’re supported, this episode is a must-listen.