This training, led by nationally recognized forensic psychologist Dr. Katherine Kuhlman, provides public safety professionals with practical tools to understand and manage stress, trauma, and burnout in high-pressure environments.

Participants explore how stress affects the body and mind, including cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and physiological responses common among public safety personnel. The session highlights the connection between unmanaged stress and challenges such as anxiety and depression, while equipping participants with practical coping strategies they can apply personally and within their agencies.

Depending on the needs of Orange County Emergency Services, the training can be structured in a variety of formats. For example, sessions may include:

• A large multidisciplinary public safety session focused on resilience and stress management
• A targeted peer support or leadership session focused on trauma response and supporting personnel following critical incidents
  

Key Learning Objectives:

• Identify cognitive, behavioral, emotional, and physiological reactions to stress
• Understand how stress connects to anxiety, depression, and other psychological concerns
• Build a personal and professional coping skills toolbox
• Conceptualize trauma and trauma reactions, including vicarious trauma
• Apply strategies to support first responders and staff following a critical incident