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Behind the Badge: What Clinicians Need to Know About First Responder Families

Virtual Event

August 29 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am PDT

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This presentation explores the unique mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents in first responder families, emphasizing the impact of occupational trauma on the family system. Attendees will learn trauma-informed strategies to effectively support youth in school and community settings, while building strong partnerships with caregivers. The session provides practical tools to enhance clinical interventions and foster resilience in this specialized population.

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

  • Identify common stressors among first responder families
  • Explore strategies for building trust and rapport with first responder families
  • Understand how occupational trauma in these families can impact the emotional and psychological well-being of both children and adults
  • Learn practical tools for working with youth from first responder households, including communication strategies, environmental considerations, and trauma-informed interventions
  • Discuss how to partner effectively with parents and guardians to strengthen protective factors and improve outcomes for children receiving school-based or outpatient mental health support

CE credits available for psychologists*, therapists*, counselors*, and social workers*.

Please email event.support@newporthealthcare.com for continuing education details. *Dependent on location.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers during these presentations are solely those of the speakers and do not reflect the views or positions of the organization or any affiliated entities. The organization is not responsible for any statements, advice, or opinions shared by the speakers during these sessions.

Presented By

Clarissa Miller, LCSW-S
Clarissa Miller, LCSW-S
Title Director of Programs and Operations
Organization First Responders Children’s Foundation
Clarissa is a licensed clinical social worker and the Director of Programs and Operations at First Responders Children’s Foundation. She leads national initiatives that support the mental health and resilience of first responder families, including scholarships, grants, community engagement events, and youth-focused training programs. She has nearly two decades of experience in trauma-informed care and community mental health, including school-based counseling.
Rob Casale, LPC
Rob Casale, LPC
Title Director of Training
Organization F1RST
As Director of Training for F1RST, Rob brings three decades of frontline experience to his role, along with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by first responders. His extensive background in emergency services—as a firefighter, paramedic, and then police officer—informs his passion for mental health advocacy, trauma-informed care, and professional development within high-stress professions.

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