Self-Care: Building Strength Across Every Dimension
Today, Matt explores the Eight Dimensions of Wellness as a framework for self-care, drawing on research from EMS, fire service, and health care. Matt highlights how physical, emotional, and spiritual practices work together to build resilience. Self-care is not about indulgence; it’s about survival and fitness. Read More…
When a Diagnosis Becomes a Human Face
Friday, 07/25/2025 Filed in: Mental Health | First Responder Support | Therapy Insights | Client | Diagnosis
This post explores the parallels between EMS protocols and mental health diagnostics, particularly the use and limitations of the DSM-5-TR. While diagnostic labels offer clarity and structure, psychotherapy helps humanize those labels, bridging the gap between clinical language and lived experience. Read More…