Is There Such a Thing as Psychological Body Armor?

Surviving Your Shift, Building Responder Wellness

Being a first responder or working on the front lines means you’re facing stuff most people can’t imagine. Today, I’m talking with Dr. George Everly, Jr with ICISF, as he discusses how to develop what he calls Psychological Body Armor.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress in your frontline career? You might be missing crucial techniques to manage it effectively.

Many professionals struggle silently with stress, not realizing the toll it takes on their health and productivity.

Dr. George Everly, Jr. shares practical strategies that can transform how you handle stress, leading to improved health and job satisfaction.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• The historical development of the concept of stress and its impact on health.

• How attitudes and preventive strategies can significantly reduce stress-related risks.

• Techniques from Dr. Everly's "Psychological Body Armor™" training that can fortify your mental resilience.

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This podcast is sponsored by The Stress Care Doc. Organizations are losing money everyday to workplace stress and employee turnover. I deliver the training and structure they need to develop a resilient workforce. Organizations that work with us provide their employees with the supportive workplace they deserve.

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OTHER LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Dr. Everly’s new book Lodestar

Dr. Everly’s Book Leading Beyond Crisis

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation

Psychology Today Blog by Dr. Everly - "When Disaster Strikes"