The Treasure in Trauma

PLEASE CLICK ON DOWNLOAD FILE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCOURSE DESCRIPTIONOn March 17, 2017, I wrote my suicide note. In the depths of despair, I was ready to surrender to the shadows. Yet, a timely call from a friend, became the catalyst for a profound transformation, I am now the proud first member of the 10% Club, a community that emerged form the crucible of adversity. This is not just a story of survival but a celebration of resilience, empathy, and the daily commitment to make a positive impact in someone�s life every day. This presentation will change how you view suicide, mental health and most importantly how you address trauma. I will address and talk about the years of research leading to the 4X #1 bestseller �The Journey to Midnight� and what I have come to learn about we can survive a career as a first responder or any other profession. Trauma can take on many forms. It can leave us lost, broken, and alone. However, what if we shifted our perspective and saw trauma through a Post Traumatic Growth mindset? What if we could turn pain into progress, what would we be able to accomplish? This presentation will explore the idea that, even in the midst of our most difficult experiences, there is a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered.