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In this installment of our masterclass series for clinicians and savvy first responders, we examine the fine points of working with firefighters. Our guest, Robbie Adler-Tapia, Ph.D., Psychologist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant/Certified Therapist, will guide us through the unique challenges and stresses that firefighters face in their line of work. We will explore cultural competence and key strategies therapists can use to effectively address trauma and stress experienced by fire service personnel. Tune in for an insightful discussion on supporting this unique profession and culture.
In this installment of our masterclass series for mental health clinicians and savvy first responders, we examine the fine points of working with firefighters. Our guest, Robbie Adler-Tapia, Ph.D., licensed Psychologist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant/Certified Therapist, will guide us through the unique challenges and stresses that firefighters face in their line of work. We will explore cultural competence and key strategies therapists can use to effectively address trauma and stress experienced by fire service personnel. Tune in for an insightful discussion on supporting this unique profession and culture.
Dr. Adler-Tapia began her career as a firefighter and EMT, and authored “One Badge-One Brain-One Life: Preventative Maintenance and Brain Health Training for Emergency Responders” and her workshop “Haunted” educates therapists on supporting emergency responders.
Currently, Dr. Adler-Tapia serves as an Employee Assistance Provider for law enforcement, firefighters, and emergency responders, and is the Founder/Clinical Director of FiRSST. As an EMDR therapy Trainer, trained by Dr. Francine Shapiro, she has delivered training since 2005 and spoken at numerous conferences, including EMDRIA, ISST-D, ERAP, and the National Fallen Firefighters’ Foundation.
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Psychologies | Author | Trainer | EAP
Dr. Adler-Tapia is a licensed psychologist who started work as a firefighter and emergency medical technician (EMT). In addition, her early university career started by studying nursing before moving on to her life profession as a psychologist.
She is the author of “One Badge-One Brain – One Life: Preventative Maintenance and Brain Health Training for Emergency Responders.” And, she has multiple chapters and articles on working with Emergency Responders. Her workshop “Haunted” teaches therapists to work with Emergency Responders.
Currently, she is an Employee Assistance Provider for law enforcement, firefighters, and Emergency Responders, and the Founder/Clinical Director of FiRSST. Dr. Adler-Tapia was part of the Mental Health Team for the National Fallen Firefighters’, Taking Care of Our Own Program, and she was one of the Founders of PISTLE (Post Incident Stress and Trauma in Law Enforcement). She is the great-granddaughter and granddaughter of Law Enforcement Officers, and the daughter of a Volunteer Fire Chief who still responds to calls at the age of 86.
As a national and international speaker, Dr. Adler-Tapia was trained as an EMDR therapy Trainer by Dr. Francine Shapiro, the Founder of EMDR therapy, and has provided trainings since 2005. Dr. Robbie has presented at many EMDRIA conferences in the US, Europe, and Brazil, the ISST-D Conference, the ERAP (the Emergency Responders Assistance Program), the National Fallen Firefighters’ Foundation, Arizona Women in Policing, PISTLE, and the Rady Chadwick International Child & Family Maltrea… Read More
