Tag: firefighter mental health

  • Supporting First Responders’ Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma

    Supporting First Responders’ Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma

    By: Stacy Hixon, MA, LPC-S, CCTP, FRTP The first responder community is often overlooked when it comes to mental health, and many first responders are also among the last to ask for help. Although the conversation around mental health is slowly changing, we still have a long way to go, especially in Texas. First responder…

  • The Hidden Weight of the Job: Why First Responder Mental Health Matters

    The Hidden Weight of the Job: Why First Responder Mental Health Matters

    By Stacy Hixon, MA, LPC-S, CCTP LifeWise Connection to First Responder and Military Veteran Community LifeWise Counseling and Wellness, LLC has a strong connection to the first responder and military veteran communities, both professionally and personally. Our work is informed by real world experience, including Lynn‘s career in law enforcement and his service as a…