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In this episode of our clinician masterclass series, we dive into the unique challenges faced by wildland firefighters and specialized law enforcement units like the Border Patrol, FBI, US Marshals, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms. Join psychologist Dr. Robbie Adler-Tapia as she shares essential strategies and techniques for addressing the trauma and stress experienced by these responders.
In this episode of our clinician masterclass series, we dive into the unique challenges faced by wildland firefighters and specialized law enforcement units like the Border Patrol, FBI, US Marshals, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms. Join psychologist Dr. Robbie Adler-Tapia as she shares essential strategies and techniques for addressing the trauma and stress experienced by these responders.
We’ll compare their experiences with those of traditional municipal and state police, exploring key similarities and differences. Additionally, we’ll discuss the specific mental health needs of wildland firefighters, including the Hot Shots. Join us for insights that will enhance your clinical practice and effectively support our nation's rescuers!
This episode is also made possible by the First Responder Center for Excellence: Equip Yourself with Excellence for Every Call.
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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
