Stress management strategies for emergency responders. Get firsthand advice on how to counteract job and relationship stress.
Fire fighters, emergency medical services (EMS) providers, and law enforcement officers deal with people in crisis every day. The high stress levels inherent in these jobs can take a toll both physically and psychologically. Straight Talk About Stress: A Guide for Emergency Responders provides practical guidelines for leading a happier, healthier, and more successful life on the job and at home. A fire fighter, EMT, and critical care nurse, the author brings an insider's perspective to discussions of topics such as shift work and sleep, stress on the job, critical incident stress, stress at home, and how to develop a personal stress management program.
Throughout the book, photos, line drawings, and Quick Tips enhance your understanding of key concepts. In addition, a groundbreaking chapter on career development will benefit both novices as well as expert level responders.
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