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Permalink Reply by David Ebel on March 24, 2008 at 1:55am

I have a site that is just for responders and have a couple "older" and wiser chaplains and a grief and trauma counselor that are available for free. The counsel is confidential and all our chaplains and counselors are CISM trained.


Visit Emergency and Disaster Responders
Do check it out. The site is by responders for responders...

I've been a Chaplain for almost 25 years.... anything we can do..

David

Permalink Reply by Chris Krueger on March 24, 2008 at 3:21pm

Thank you, I will check it out.

Permalink Reply by David Ebel on March 25, 2008 at 1:19pm

I'll be looking forward to the visit. My e mail address is: ocaptd@gmail.com

Stay Safe Out There!

Blessings

David

Permalink Reply by David Bergantzel on March 30, 2008 at 10:08pm

In Gods eyes we are all his children and brothers to one another. he might not know firefighting as well but hopefully he knows God on a personal level. the knowledge of the scripture is where he can help most. comfort comes from above and within your faith. also hopefully he knows you and about you and the best way to help.

WHEN IN DOUBT LOOK UP

may Gods grace be with you and yours. Dave

Permalink Reply by Yank2441 on April 30, 2008 at 8:28am

Go to your pastor where you attend church. He should be able to help out.

Permalink Reply by David Ebel on April 30, 2008 at 11:42am

I agree.. if you have a pastor.. that is always a great place to start. I'M a pastor as well as a chaplain and have learned that many times responders may not have an active pastor in their lives or they realize from the symptoms that they want someone to start with that has CISM (disaster mental health counseling ) . I regularly send people to their pastors and they feel better about what they have seen or experienced.

Do check with your pastor.. but... if you need us .... we are also here.

David
Chaplain

Permalink Reply by Bill Heizer F/F E.M/T.-P on April 30, 2008 at 10:31pm

Having been in Emergency Services, I would suggest visiting with the group of responders who were involved with the scene. A lot of time other responders are going through the same pain that you are experiencing. Talking out the situation will help all of the responders better cope with the call, however if you are still having effects, I suggest that you contact professional heip. Rest assured that noone will look down on you . I regularly go to a counsler and go through a debreifing and this has helped me not only stay in the profession that I love, but allows me to help other responders go through a tough situation and cope with the feelings. Feel free to contact me and I will try to help you in this matter