Pre-Exposure Preparation Training: A Roadmap to Firefighter Readiness
8/14/2018
A FREE Training for Active Duty Vermont Fire Fighters, Co-Sponsored by The Brattleboro Fire Department, & The Vermont Community Foundation. Hosted by The Burlington Fire Department.
Funding for this program is provided by The Vermont Community Foundation grant that supports wellness training for Vermont Firefighters.
Tuesday August 14, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
The Harbor Room Conference Center
The Courtyard Burlington Harbor, Burlington, Vermont
Frank J. Gallo, PhD
Director of Clinical Operations
Brattleboro Retreat
Course Description:
In this hands-on training seminar, you’ll learn and practice relaxation, breathing, mindfulness, and other skills to handle stress responses at work, home, or wherever you are in life. The skills will help you to flex your mental muscles and do five key things:
At the end of this learning event, participants will:
Seminar Schedule
Funding for this program is provided by The Vermont Community Foundation grant that supports wellness training for Vermont Firefighters.
Tuesday August 14, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
The Harbor Room Conference Center
The Courtyard Burlington Harbor, Burlington, Vermont
Frank J. Gallo, PhD
Director of Clinical Operations
Brattleboro Retreat
Please Note: At admission to the training, you must provide verification of your status as a Vermont firefighter, such as an identification card.
Course Description:
In this hands-on training seminar, you’ll learn and practice relaxation, breathing, mindfulness, and other skills to handle stress responses at work, home, or wherever you are in life. The skills will help you to flex your mental muscles and do five key things:
- Notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting all caught up in them.
- Learn to recognize that on the flip side of painful thoughts & feelings are often things you care about.
- Let go of the habit of moving away from pain.
- Choose what’s important to you in life.
- Take action in those chosen life directions.
At the end of this learning event, participants will:
Walk away with a valuable set of skills that prepare you to handle all-hazard incidents and to live a richer, fuller, more meaningful life. Through a variety of learning methods such as experiential exercises, video, case examples, demonstrations, and PowerPoint presentation, you’ll be able to
Frank J. Gallo, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and retired police officer. He is the Director of Clinical Operations at the Brattleboro Retreat (VT) and provides senior leadership of its Uniformed Service Program. Dr. Gallo has advanced specialty training in cognitive behavioral therapies for trauma including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). He is the author of numerous articles in the field of police psychology, police training manuals, and the book Bouncing Back from Trauma: The Essential Step by Step Guide for Police Readiness. Dr. Gallo has provided recruit and in-service training for uniformed service professionals. He’s presented and consulted internationally on issues related to policing and the use of force, and nationally on the use of ACT in uniformed service settings. You can read more about Dr. Gallo and learn about his work at www.actforpolice.com.
- Understand the Crosshairs diagram.
- Use the Crosshairs diagram to draw out a painful life situation.
- List at least three painful thoughts or feelings and things you do to move away from them.
- Practice mindfulness, breathing, and relaxation exercises.
- Utilize a breathing exercise for when things get overwhelming.
- Identify three values and goals to live the life you want to live.
Frank J. Gallo, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and retired police officer. He is the Director of Clinical Operations at the Brattleboro Retreat (VT) and provides senior leadership of its Uniformed Service Program. Dr. Gallo has advanced specialty training in cognitive behavioral therapies for trauma including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). He is the author of numerous articles in the field of police psychology, police training manuals, and the book Bouncing Back from Trauma: The Essential Step by Step Guide for Police Readiness. Dr. Gallo has provided recruit and in-service training for uniformed service professionals. He’s presented and consulted internationally on issues related to policing and the use of force, and nationally on the use of ACT in uniformed service settings. You can read more about Dr. Gallo and learn about his work at www.actforpolice.com.
Please Note: At admission to the training, you must provide verification of your status as a Vermont firefighter, such as an identification card.
Continuing Education Contact Hours for mental health professionals are not available for this event.
Complimentary Parking is available in the parking garage next to the venue. You will receive a voucher at the end of the day.
Any Questions? Please contact Celena Romo regarding the event(s) at 802-258-4359 or [email protected]
Continuing Education Contact Hours for mental health professionals are not available for this event.
Complimentary Parking is available in the parking garage next to the venue. You will receive a voucher at the end of the day.
Any Questions? Please contact Celena Romo regarding the event(s) at 802-258-4359 or [email protected]
Seminar Schedule
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM Registration and Coffee
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM What is Acceptance and Commitment Training?
The Crosshairs Diagram
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Break and Refreshments
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM Breath Training
Mindfulness Training
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch (included with your registration)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Mindfulness Training (cont.)
Relaxation Training
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Break and Refreshments
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM Values and Goals
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM What is Acceptance and Commitment Training?
The Crosshairs Diagram
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Break and Refreshments
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM Breath Training
Mindfulness Training
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch (included with your registration)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Mindfulness Training (cont.)
Relaxation Training
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Break and Refreshments
2:45 PM – 4:00 PM Values and Goals
Cadmium Online Registration
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