A History of Life Coaching
To understand coaching, we might benefit from knowing its roots. The word ‘coach’ comes from the idea of a coach that transports someone from one place to another.
First Responders
FRC at FDIC International
First Responder Coaching made its debut at the FDIC/JEMS conference as one of only 4 mental health booths, and FRC is making an impact.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Have you seen more green on your feed lately? In case you haven’t heard, May is Mental Health Awareness month, a recognition that was established in 1949.
Remembering the Boston Marathon Bombing
With rapid response from the public and first responders of Boston, people came together to support and strengthen the community.
Coaching Through Depression
Frequent check-ins are important. You check your equipment; yourself is the most important equipment you have!
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Years ago, we didn’t know what we didn’t know. It wasn’t studied and brain function studies and mental health knowledge weren’t anywhere near where they are now.
Spotlight: Keith Hanks, Director of Business Development
Keith Hanks, FRC’s Director of Business Development, was a firefighter for 21 years and now speaks about PTSD and its effects.
Smashing the Stigma: Fighting Mental Health
Having mental health issues makes many feel they can’t uphold this image of a strong and capable helper. It’s this fear that causes many first responders to not admit when they need help or they’re having issues.
Spotlight: Kris Rath, LEOW
Kris Rath is a recently retired police wife (LEOW) and Illinois Affiliate of the National Police Wives Association (NPWA). Kris is a mom to two teenage boys and has been entrenched in the law enforcement life for 23 years.
Staffing Shortages: Picking up the Slack
We have been battling this pandemic with all we’ve got and still COVID fights back. For first responders who put themselves at risk every day, it’s not just about the expected dangers of the job, but now they face staffing shortages.