When Suck It Up Doesn't Work

Mark Holland, PhD
Division Chief Chaplain
Parkwood Fire Department

Workshop: Friday, August 13
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Steeped in the fire service tradition is the mindset when an emergency call disturbs you, the best way to cope with that call is to "suck it up."

This presentation focuses on the dangers of using a "suck it up" mindset on personally disturbing incidents, identifying the hazards of associated with detrimental coping methods, and offering optimal coping strategies that develop resilience to mitigate the risks associated with exposure to personally disturbing incidents.