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Fire Fighter Wellness: Adaptive Coping Strategies for Trauma-Related Stress

Objectives and Summary:

Join Dave Papandrea, fire fighter and licensed clinician, and Hannah Elmore, MSW for a webinar dedicated to fire fighter wellness, focusing on practical and adaptive coping strategies to manage stress stemming from repeated traumatic exposures. This discussion will also delve into the critical impact of nutrition on mood and explore the significant impacts of alcohol consumption on mental and physical well-being within the fire service profession.
This webinar aims to provide fire fighters with actionable insights and tools to enhance their resilience and promote sustainable mental health.

Presented By:

Dave Papandrea, LLC, Local 911

Mental Health Counselor, Trinity Family Counseling Center
Dave Papandrea is a Limited Licensed Counselor (LLC) in private practice at Trinity Family Counseling Center. Dave is a graduate of Oakland University with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. As a firefighter since 1997, Dave has had the opportunity to develop an understanding of, and empathy for, mental illness and mental health crises within the community. Dave also serves as the fire union’s chaplain, and provides pastoral care to its membership.

Hannah Elmore, MSW

Sr. Clinical Outreach Coordinator
Hannah Elmore is the Clinical Outreach Coordinator for the IAFF Center of Excellence. Hannah works with fire fighters through connection to behavioral health resources, providing education, and offering support. Hannah educates on behavioral health topics pertaining to the fire service and first responder communities to departments, peer teams, families and clinicians. She received her master’s degree in clinical social work from Florida State University and is certified in IAFF Peer Support.
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