Hello Montana DNRC! Let’s get to work.
As the new fire season creeps closer, let’s take a moment to focus on protecting your mental health, eh? This work is hard and knowing how to “take care of yourself” in the middle of it can be mysterious.
In this training we will break down real, practical steps for staying well within the work. Let’s get started.
Video #1: Introduction
In this video I will introduce myself, the goal of this series, and how to get the most out of each video.
Duration: 16 minutes
Video #2: The Bricks We Carry
Language is powerful - we need to have words for the things we experience. In this video we will discuss the various stressors that are unique to wildland firefighting.
Duration: 23 minutes
Video #3: Know Thyself
Knowing what we need is surprisingly difficult sometimes. In this video we will walk through various things to consider when assessing your needs.
Duration: 35 minutes
Video #4: Let’s Make A Plan
And finally, let’s plan. Resilience doesn’t just happen, we need to be deliberate. This final video will help you map out specific plans for remaining healthy and well, both on-season and off-season.
Duration: 36 minutes
Stuck?
If you have watched the videos and still feel completely stumped, don’t worry, you aren’t a failure. It can be strangely hard to figure out how to take care of ourselves. The important thing is that you don’t stay stuck, but ask for help. Contact me to set up a coaching session or two and we will happily help you with your plan.