Peer Support is defined as assistance provided by a trained individual or group of trained emergency responders who answer the call to their brothers and sisters AND their family members in need, regardless of the need. 

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​​If you need help email: peersupport@amfems.org
Confidential assistance will be provided by a member of our Peer Support Team.

Educational & Training Opportunities for Staff and Family Members

NOTE:

• The main website is: Advanced Recovery Systems University (arsuniversity.thinkific.com)
• You will have to create an account when you sign up for a class. It is a simple sign-up process and appears to only be asking for demographic information.

General Information

• Therapy 101: A Therapist Answers Your FAQ's
• Behavioral Health Awareness for Families

Marriage and Family:

• Behavioral Health Awareness for Families
• Supporting Firefighter Families
• Fire Family Dynamics
• Teens Screens Parenting Balanced Kids
• Filling in the Gaps for Families
• Effectively Managing Multiple Roles
• Healthy Relationship

Trauma

• Connecting the Brain and the Body
• Trauma and Addiction: How Do You Eat an Elephant
• Understanding the Impact of Trauma
• Post Traumatic Growth for Fire Service Members

Mental Health Concepts:

• Cognitive Distortions Among First Responders
• Resiliency in the Fire Service
• You and Your Life Are The Sum Total of Your Parts
• The Gut-Brain Connection
• Practicing Gratitude
• Get To Know Your Energetic Body: Optimize Your Energy

Anxiety and Depression:

• Anxiety is a Liar
• Anxiety in High Achievers
• Understanding Anxiety
• Managing Stress and Achieving Work Life Balance in the Fire Service

Suicide Prevention

• An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
• Suicidal and Self Harm Thoughts in Teens
• Suicide Overview
• Suicide in the Fire Service

Substance Abuse

• The Impact of Substance Use on Sleep
• Relapse Prevention Starts In The Subconscious Mind
• How to Heal Families from Addiction
• From Sobriety to Long Term Recovery
• Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder and Best Practices for Support
• Addiction 101
• Cannabis Is Harmless, Think Again! An Addiction Medicine Perspective
• Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder

Grief & Loss

• Coping with Loss and Grief
• Supporting Grief Loss for teens

Holidays

• Navigating the Holiday Season
• Supporting Loved Ones During the Holiday Season
• Managing Holiday Stress