Peggy Sweeney
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Journeys Through Grief Newsletter - Holiday Issue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Peggy Sweeney Nov 11, 2011. 2 Replies

The holiday season for many of us is not always a happy and joyful time as the television and radio commercials would want us to believe. Thanksgiving and Christmas may cause stress and anxiety. In…Continue

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Emotional Support for Line of Duty Death Survivors

Local newspaper headlines report the sad news of another fallen hero. The tragic death of a brave firefighter who has died in the line of duty. A dedicated professional who sacrificed his or her life that others may live or that homes and property would be saved from the ravages of fire. Most people halfheartedly acknowledge the…See More
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"We have forged a partnership to educate firefighters about mental illness, PTSD and suicide prevention. http://bit.ly/globepartners"
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Emotional Support for Line of Duty Death Survivors

Local newspaper headlines report the sad news of another fallen hero. The tragic death of a brave firefighter who has died in the line of duty. A dedicated professional who sacrificed his or her life that others may live or that homes and property would be saved from the ravages of fire. Most people halfheartedly acknowledge the…See More
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Why is There Suicide in the Fire Service?

Author’s Note: I address firefighters in this article, but the information provided applies to any and all emergency response professionals.Suicide is a very serious topic that we rarely discuss. Each year, thousands of adults and children either attempt or complete suicide to resolve problems or put an end to emotional pain. As a result of their deaths, surviving family members and friends not only grieve, but must cope with feelings of guilt, anger, and the archaic stigma associated with…See More
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How Do Emergency Responders Cope with Addiction?

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Why is There Suicide in the Fire Service?

Author’s Note: I address firefighters in this article, but the information provided applies to any and all emergency response professionals.Suicide is a very serious topic that we rarely discuss. Each year, thousands of adults and children either attempt or complete suicide to resolve problems or put an end to emotional pain. As a result of their deaths, surviving family members and friends not only grieve, but must cope with feelings of guilt, anger, and the archaic stigma associated with…See More
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How Do Emergency Responders Cope with Addiction?

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"Subscribe today! Grieving Behind the Badge March newsltr: coping with addiction, depression, saving our own, and more. http://bit.ly/TSAsub"
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"Press Release ~ NAFFVN Founder, Shannon Pennington, Elected to the Sweeney Alliance Board of Directors http://bit.ly/TSAPressMAR11"
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There is No Superman! ~ The Role of the Spouse in the Fire Service

by Peggy SweeneyThe Sweeney AllianceJourneys Through Grief Newsletters, EditorOver the years, I…See More
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There is No Superman! ~ The Role of the Spouse in the Fire Service

by Peggy SweeneyThe Sweeney AllianceJourneys Through Grief Newsletters, EditorOver the years, I…See More
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Survivors of Suicide

Suicide is a serious topic that we rarely discuss.Yet, each year thousands of adults and children either attempt or complete suicide to resolve problems or put an end to emotional pain. As a result of their deaths, surviving family members and friends not only grieve but must cope with feelings of guilt and anger as well.According to the American Association…See More
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Profile Information

Hometown:
Kerrville, TX
Years in Fire/EMS:
5
Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
Primary Fire/EMS Department:
Comfort (TX) VFD
Department Type:
Fire/Rescue Department - Volunteer
Primary Rank/Role
Secretary / Treasurer
Years With Department/Agency
3
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations
Sanilac County (MI) EMS

Ore Springs-Como VFD (Paris, TN)
About Me:
Peggy Sweeney is the founder and president of the Sweeney Alliance, a non-profit company providing educational programs, resources, and support services for families and professionals coping with traumatic events. Since 1997, she has taught her Grieving Behind the Badge program for firefighters/EMS, police and correctional officers, emergency dispatchers, their families, and department chaplains. Peggy is the author of award-winning articles dedicated to dealing with the sensitive issues that come with job-related stress and grief in emergency services and public safety. She has been a contributing editor for numerous print and electronic media including the Los Angeles Fire Firefighter newspaper (former staff writer). Peggy is a mortician (retired), bereavement educator, member of the Comfort (TX) VFD and the Texas Line of Duty Death Task Force, and a former EMT-B.
Day Job:
Bereavement Educator and editor of the Journeys Through Grief Newsletters
Facebook or Other Online Profile:
http://sweeney-alliance.org/grievingbehindthebadge/
Top Issues Facing Responders:
PTSD and suicide in the fire service

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Emotional Support for Line of Duty Death Survivors

Posted on May 3, 2013 at 8:35am 0 Comments

Local newspaper headlines report the sad news of another fallen hero. The tragic death of a brave firefighter who has died in the line of duty. A dedicated professional who sacrificed his or her life that others may live or that homes and property would be saved from the ravages of fire. Most people…

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Why is There Suicide in the Fire Service?

Posted on April 10, 2013 at 11:16am 0 Comments

Author’s Note: I address firefighters in this article, but the information provided applies to any and all emergency response professionals.

Suicide is a very serious topic that we rarely discuss. Each year, thousands of adults and children either attempt or complete suicide to resolve problems or put an end to emotional pain. As a result of their deaths, surviving family members and friends not only grieve, but must cope with feelings of guilt, anger,…

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How Do Emergency Responders Cope with Addiction?

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There is No Superman! ~ The Role of the Spouse in the Fire Service

Posted on February 24, 2013 at 9:43am 0 Comments

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At 12:55pm on February 3, 2012, Timothy O. Casey said…

Thanks Peggy it was a good call and it keeps giving.

At 5:08pm on November 11, 2011, Mike Schlags (Captain Busy) Retd said…

 

 

Asking for help is something that firefighter's don't necessarily like to do. We are a self-sufficient bunch of men and women that are the ones called to help make the problem go away, not be part of it. 

 

 

My wife worked as a hospice RN. She now deals with sick kids. This part of life fully sucks and it takes a hero and angel like yourself to handle this part of the emergency response that so many of us are never prepared to deal with and handle effectively. You have my admiration and respect.

Michael Schlags, Fire Captain / Paramedic / WMD Hazmat Specialist Santa Barbara County Fire Department (Retired)

 

At 9:31pm on July 29, 2011, Mark Fuqua said…
Hey Peggy, Thanks for having me as a friend. Hope you have a good weekend. "STAY SAFE AND KEEP IN TOUCH"
At 11:50am on July 29, 2011, Michael David White said…
Welcome to the Nation Peggy! Cheers from Canada!
At 2:35pm on July 28, 2011, Fireyladd - Chief Sharp said…
Peggy, Welcome to the Firefighter Nation. I am glad you joined the group.There is lots to do, read and be involved with. Your participation and involvement is important to us all.

Chief William Sharp
Brookings, Oregon
 
 
 

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