Trauma
Gabor Matés (leading world psychiatrist and expert) guide to Trauma: Definition. Symptoms. Types. Ace’s Quiz. Impact on the brain. Healing Modalities. etc. https://mk0wisdomoftrauqucl6.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/The-Wisdom-of-Trauma-Booklet_Final.pdf
EMDR
What is Trauma: https://hendrickcounseling.com/emdr-eye-movement-desensitization-and-reprocessing/
Prince Harry on EMDR, 2021: https://www.emdria.org/emdr-in-the-news/prince-harry-speaks-out-about-his-experience-with-emdr-therapy/
First Responders
Specific NZ Fire Service Support Services:
https://portal.fireandemergency.nz/how-do-i/safety-health-and-wellbeing/seek-wellbeing-support/
https://www.fireandemergency.nz/in-the-event-of-fire/support/
Specific info from other NZ Firefights:
Facebook. Blue Watch - First Responder Psychological Wellbeing: https://www.facebook.com/bluewatchnz/
Following are some of the articles on this page, but there’s heaps more Articles, Broadcast, and Videos.
YouTube (Awesome). St John PTSD Tony: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8G4C1RvcZ6I
ZB Radio Broadcast. Josh Darby-bring for the mental health of our first responders. https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/nutters-club/josh-darby-caring-for-the-mental-health-of-our-first-responders-part-1/#ath
Article: First responders, Defence Force see homestead retreat as next step in addressing mental health: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/first-responders-defence-force-see-homestead-retreat-as-next-step-in-addressing-mental-health/ZMFMALHEFK6OS3L6DFNYSCSWKE/
NZ TV Doco: Burnout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRPt_wokjgg
ZB Radio Broadcast. Report highlights mental health crisis amongst firefighters: https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/audio/josh-darby-report-highlights-mental-health-crisis-amongst-firefighters/