David Burke Presents ‘Trauma and Interventions’
Trauma Resources and Interventions for First Responders
1st Responder Conferences, San Luis Obispo, CA | March 18, 2022
David Burke on Trauma Treatment Resources
March 18, 2022 | David Burke LAADC-CA / ICADC
David Burke, CMO at New Start Recovery Solutions, was honored to give a presentation on the second day of the 1st Responder Conferences in San Luis Obispo.
The presentation was titled ‘Resources for Trauma Treatment in Central and Northern California‘. Topics covered in the presentation included the sources and causes of trauma, holistic methods of trauma recovery, and trauma-informed dual diagnosis treatment.
Firefighters, police, EMS personnel and other first responders experience high stress (and high risk) situations daily. The stress involved does not disappear when the responders go home at night.
High stress profession working conditions contribute to mental health problems and SUD (substance use disorder).
Left to Right: Chris Monterosa, Justis Olsen, David Burke
Asking for Help with Trauma is a Sign of Strength
Asking for help to deal with the impacts of trauma, PTSD and/or substance abuse issues is a sign of strength.
Firefighters, police, EMS and other first responders are seldom called on to rescue cute kittens from trees.
On a daily basis, emergency services personnel see accident victims horribly injured or burned, rescue survivors crushed in crumbling buildings, fight overwhelming forest fires, and pull residents from burning buildings.
Or they may be called on to defuse situations ranging from domestic disputes to a hostage crisis.
For first responders, work stress takes an emotional and mental toll. Their job stress often includes:
• Not being able to save everyone
• The extent of serious injuries at an accident scene
• Not being successful in defusing a dispute resulting in injury
Taking care of mental health is as important as managing physical health!
Although in many cases – there may still be a stigma attached to seeking help. However, the sooner emergency personnel receive treatment after a traumatic event health impacts are noticed – the better the outcome.
There is no need to ‘suffer in silence’ for months before seeking (and receiving) help and treatment.
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We Work with EAP and Union Programs and Accept Most Insurance
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• Each patient is evaluated by New Start Recovery Solutions staff and receives a biopsychosocial assessment; and an individualized treatment plan.
• We use Mindfulness for Relapse Prevention and other whole person evidence-based therapies.
• Our holistic therapies include CBT, DBT, EMDR, Brainspotting, Conscious Recovery, yoga and more.
• If you or your loved one is located in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, Bay Area, San Rafael, Monterey, Sacramento, Fair Oaks, Chico, Paradise, Redding, Martinez or other Northern California area – and are dealing with a drug abuse or an alcohol use disorder – welcome to evidence-based whole person addiction treatment at New Start Recovery Solutions.
• New Start Recovery Solutions is a VA Community Care Provider; in-network with TriWest.
• Our trauma-informed dual diagnosis treatment is effective for PTSD, depression, anxiety and more.
• Military and Veteran PTSD Treatment Programs – Residential and Outpatient.
• Treatment Programs for First Responders, Union Members and Professionals.
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