The Counterpart of Stress and Strain: Nurturing and Activating Sources of Strength and Resources
In the last blogpost, we talked about the physical and mental stresses in the emergency services. Today’s blog post is dedicated to the counterpart of these stresses: the so-called sources of strength. Some also say “resilience”, “resources” or “strengthening factors”. No matter what you call it, each of us carries
The body in action: but what does that have to do with mental health?
As a rescue worker, you do a hell of a service for society. In the last blog post, we looked at the mental stresses that go hand in hand with the job of a rescue worker. This time we will focus on the physical stresses that are also often overlooked.
Heroes at the Limit: The Invisible Strains in Emergency Medical Services
It’s a sunny day in autumn. The leaves are changing colors, and a pleasant breeze sweeps through the streets. Suddenly, an emergency call shatters the idyllic atmosphere. The paramedics Lisa and Mark rush to their ambulance and head to a severe car accident. Upon arrival, they see the wrecked car
