Clinical supervision tailored for cases involving first responder clients, to help vou navigate the complexities of trauma informed care.
SUPPORTING THERAPISTS
WHO SUPPORT FIRST
RESPONDERS
Clinical Supervision from a Certified
First Responder Counsellor
Decades of experience in the first responder culture.
13 Years Treating First Responders for PTSD and other OSI’s. Experienced with Program Development for First Responder and Family Members.
SUPPORTING THERAPISTS
WHO SUPPORT FIRST
RESPONDERS
Clinical Supervision from a Certified First Responder Counsellor
Decades of experience in the first responder culture. 13 Years Treating First Responders for PTSD and other OSI’s. Experienced with Program Development for First Responder and Family Members.
About your supervisor
Credentials and Experience include:
- Registered Psychotherapist with CRPO
- CRPO approved clinical supervisor
- Certified First Responder Counsellor with Academy Hour
- 12 Years treating first responders in Ontario, Canada under benefits and WSIB
- Trained in EMDR, TF-CBT, CPT, DBT for Complex PTSD
- Owner and developed a specialized team who offer a comprehensive range of services
Work history:
- Probation and Parole Officer
- Manager of the Victim/Witness Assistance Program
- Executive Director for a multi-disciplinary response to forensic child abuse investigations
- Trainer for the National Fallen Fire Fighter Foundation, USA-on Line of Duty Death
Volunteer history:
Member of CISM teams-in USA and Canada; Board Member of Board of Directors for Badge of Life Canada.
My clinical supervision services adhere strictly to the standards set by the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO). I meet CRPO’s criteria. Clinicians attendees are expected to be familiar with the CRPO supervision tool, supervision criteria, and supervision records checklist. I provide supervision exclusively to fully licensed and academically qualified clinicians and do not offer individual or dyadic supervision to students who have not yet completed their practicum training.
With over 30 years of experience working within first responder communities—including police, fire, EMS, corrections, and healthcare—I bring a deep, culturally informed understanding of their unique stressors and trauma. My approach integrates evidence-based trauma treatment with culturally competent supervision to help therapists develop the specialized skills needed to serve this population. I aim to make supervision a transformative process, equipping clinicians with the tools and insight to provide exceptional care while sustaining their own professional well-being.
Clinical supervision tailored for cases involving first responder clients, to help you navigate the complexities of trauma informed care. I have extensive experience working with first responder culture, I offer clinical supervision and case consultation designed to enhance your confidence, competence and effectiveness in treating first responders. Knowing their workplace culture is a must.
Clinical supervision tailored for cases involving first responder clients, to help you navigate the complexities of trauma informed care. I have extensive experience working with first responder culture, I offer clinical supervision and case consultation designed to enhance your confidence, competence and effectiveness in treating first responders. Knowing their workplace culture is a must.
Why choose specialized clinical supervision for first responder cases?
First responders face unique mental health challenges shaped by trauma exposure, operational stress, and workplace culture. Traditional therapeutic approaches don’t always align with the mindset and lived experience of the first responders. What helps? Understanding the cultural aspects of a first responder’s occupation.
Fees
Individual: $150
Groups: 2 Hour Sessions, $70/Per Person x 6 Weeks
- Closed Groups of 8 participants
- Themes for understanding the First Responder Culture
- Rotating Case Consultations with group discussions
- Collaborative discussions for therapeutic approaches
- Professional Development and Vicarious Trauma/Vicarious Resilience
Working with first responders requires a nuanced understanding of:
- Operational Stress Injuries (OSI)
- First responder culture
- Trauma exposure and cumulative stress
- Family and relationship challenges
- Substance use and coping mechanisms
By receiving clinical supervision from a Certified First Responder Counsellor with extensive real world experience, you will gain practical strategies, cultural competence and enhanced clinical skills that improve client outcomes and mitigate therapist burnout.
Who can benefit from supervision on first responder cases?
Supervision is customized to your needs and can focus on:
- Registered psychotherapists, social workers and psychologists working with first responders
- Therapists who are new to first responder populations seeking expert guidance on best practices
- Supervisors and program directors overseeing mental health services for emergency personnel
- Whether you are new to this field or looking to deepen your expertise, clinical supervision offers a supportive, structured environment to strengthen your approach and enhance your impact.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN CLINICAL SUPERVISION
- Case consultation and clinical guidance-reviewing clinical cases, treatment strategies and ethical considerations
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Cultural competence training-understanding the mindset, values and challenges of first responder life.
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Trauma informed approaches-advanced techniques for treating PTSD, SI, moral injury and cumulative stress.
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Unique program offerings that may be of interest to your own clinics such as Beside the Badge and when the Siren Cease and the Mental Wellness program
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Self-care and resilience for therapists-managing vicarious trauma and avoiding burnout when working with high intensity clients
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Sessions are available in individual or group formats and can be conducted virtually or in person.
Register now to learn more about how we can help you develop the tools to reduce your stressors and elevate resilience for the unique challenges you face.