OAMHP

A former Police Sergeant in the GTA with almost 20 years of frontline experience now working as a Mental Health Professional and Peer Support Provider helping Police, First Responders, and Military Personnel better manage Critical Incident Stress / Continued exposure to Trauma / Shift work fatigue / Sleep health / Diet, workouts, overall nutrition / Lifestyle and healthy routine development / Work and life balance / Low energy and fatigue / Burnout prevention and recovery / Boredom, indifference, emotional numbness / Self Development / Career development, secondments, and the promotional process / Navigating peer pressure / Building healthy work relationships / Working with toxic individuals / Personal accountability / Leadership development /Overall Resilience Our shared success is achieved by: 1) understanding wellness as ongoing, not event-based 2) encouraging proactive check-ins that are wellness-based rather than problem-based 3) stress management and resilience strategies that fit the realities of first responder work 4) promoting peer support for everyday stress, not just extreme and crisis situations 5) normalizing regular conversation around mental health to reduce stigma