Ashley aims to help break the stigma and empower others. In this webinar, she will discuss:
- Common grief responses and how they may manifest differently in first responders
- Why first responders are at higher risk for suicidal thoughts
- Effective coping strategies used by those who have found healing
- Where to find confidential support and mental health resources
Participants:
Ashley Freeman
Ashley Freeman, an EMT who is also working towards her master’s degree in social work. Once she completes her program Ashley plans on becoming a therapist that works specifically with Frontline workers. From a young age, Ashley was surrounded by first responders, dreaming of following in her father’s footsteps as a paramedic. Tragically, she lost her father to suicide before getting that chance. She relied on her father’s best friend for support, only to lose him the same way years later.