Webinars
Upcoming Webinars
Topic: S.H.I.E.L.D. Peer Support: Building a Sustainable and Resilient Support System for First Responders
Join Jed Hyland, LSW, MA, Clinical Counselor, Instructor, and Crisis Manager as he introduces the S.H.I.E.L.D. approach—Sustainable, Holistic, Inclusive, Empowering, Leadership-Driven, and Durable—a comprehensive framework designed to overcome these obstacles.
Explore how to build a peer support system that not only addresses the unique stresses of the first responder profession but also strengthens the well-being of both the support providers and recipients. By focusing on long-term viability, holistic care, and strong leadership, the S.H.I.E.L.D. model offers practical strategies to create a resilient and effective peer support network tailored to the needs of first responder communities.
As a First Responder, Leader, Peer Supporter, Clinician, and Advocate, Mr. Hyland has seen and felt the devastating impact “The Life” can have upon us and our families. These experiences have helped shape his practice, which is also informed by a tireless commitment to
evolving best practices.
Past Webinar Recordings
Topic: Understanding Trauma and Its Impact on First Responder Families
This webinar was facilitated by Kathy Rolfe, registered Psychologist. Kathy joined the military at the age of 17, spending her 18th birthday at boot camp. She remained in the military for 6.5 years while completing her Criminology degree at the University of Alberta. Kathy was then recruited by the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) as a Signals Officer at Headquarters and Signals at CFB Edmonton, she remained with the EPS for 20 years and has a lived understanding of the military and first responder culture. While working at the EPS, Kathy came to realize the significant need to support first responders and their mental health. She completed her Masters of Counselling in Counselling Psychology while working as a Sergeant with the EPS. Kathy left the EPS in 2019 to work in the psychology field full-time.
Watch the full webinar here: https://youtu.be/jMFjyo88ovI
While rewarding, working in peer support can lead to physical, emotional, and mental fatigue due to emotional labor and personal lived experiences. This presentation explores the realities of exhaustion and burnout among peer supporters, highlighting the importance of self-reflection for sustaining well-being.
This workshop was facilitated by Hayley Peek, Mental Health Consultant, Speaker, and Peer Supporter. Leading from a place of living experience with mental illness, suicidality and recovery, Hayley aims to create safe spaces to discuss difficult topics pertaining to working in the field of Peer Support.
Watch the full webinar on Sustaining Well-being in Peer Support here: https://youtu.be/eKwhxqhm3jY?si=3sy8STNAmOoqwPPS
Captain Brad Shepherd (Ret.) the Director of Public Safety for Chateau Health & Wellness, a national First Responder residential treatment facility that treats Trauma, Suicide, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Depression & Anxiety is joined by Ben Pearson, LCSW; the Clinical Director for Chateau Recovery / Chateau Health & Wellness.
Watch the full webinar here: https://youtu.be/eKwhxqhm3jY?si=3sy8STNAmOoqwPPS
Dr. Brooke Bartlett is a licensed clinical psychologist with specific expertise in trauma-, anxiety-, and stressor-related disorders and symptoms. I have trained at some of the nation’s most renowned institutions for PTSD and anxiety and am one of few psychologists with extensive experience and training in working with first responders and military personnel.
Watch Dr. Bartlett’s webinar on Proactive Peer Support here: https://youtu.be/eKwhxqhm3jY?si=3sy8STNAmOoqwPPS