How Are Your EMTs, Paramedics and Firefighters Faring?
What if there were a proactive approach to supporting First Responder resilience that offered such strong pre-crisis support that it mitigated the need for post-crisis rescues? What if this solution could reduce attrition, turnover, absenteeism, and more?
When we became aware of the plight of First Responders, we recognized that Kalliergo Community Building programs could help. Why? Community Building creates a support group like none other.
By Building Community with First Responders, we provide support when it is needed most—before the crisis occurs. This is peer support on a whole new level, and with peer support, it completes the First Responder support system.
LIFELINES: A Proactive Approach to Building Resilience in First Responders
Our unique and powerful program fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie and reduces feelings of isolation and loneliness. It encourages participants to access professional help when needed, reducing the stigma associated with this.
It addresses the fourth of the Five Quintuple Aims for improving healthcare: Provider well-being.
We’re not talking about team building. Community Building differs from team building in four important ways.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
We also offer the course on an individualized basis for continuing education. If you’re an EMT in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, you can receive 14 CEUs upon completion. We are also in the process of seeking CEU approval for the course in other areas. See details here.
Program Structure
Format Options (All sessions delivered Live on Zoom)
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- Immersive: two 7-hour sessions
- Steady: five 2-hour sessions
- Gradual: nine 90-minute sessions
The Program Also Provides:
- Tools and Frameworks to facilitate the continuation of regular gatherings and onboarding when new members join their organization.
- Ongoing support will be provided for one year following the program’s conclusion.
- A Community Leadership Certificate awarded by Kalliergo Community Building for active participation.
- A Course Workbook with additional readings and resources
- The book, Sounding the Drum: Community Building in the Digital Age
Feedback From the 1st Cohort of the Lifelines Program
I felt that the program offered insight on how to deal with day-to-day operations more effectively in our work. It also gave me an opportunity to connect in a different way to some fellow employees. Marty Zorn, EMT, Anderson County EMS, Tennessee
I really enjoyed some of the prompts and questions that provoke intelligent conversations. I also enjoyed the debates in order to come to consensus which made the experience more fun. I also enjoy the fresh take on how to improve mental health through making connections. Devin, Paramedic, Anderson County EMS, Tennessee
This program was tailored for my EMS staff perfectly, we all enjoyed the time getting to know each other better and the breakout rooms were our favorite part. We cannot wait to take this back to our organization and start building our peer support community! Kennedy Solomon AEMT-IV, Anderson County EMS, Tennessee
See feedback from our other programs here.
In just 15 minutes you can begin to support your team in a brand-new, effective way!
Let’s schedule a Zoom meeting where I can walk you through the program, explain how and why it works, share data from our first cohort, and answer your questions – in fifteen minutes!
Contact me today to schedule a meeting.
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