Emergency Resilience and Breaking Bad News with Alexandra Jabr
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In today's episode, we'll explore some of the key resources around breaking bad news and innovative approaches to building compassionate systems and individuals. Our guest shares her insights on the latest trends and best practices in breaking bad news and treatment of PTSD. We also explore some of the key resources available on EmergencyResilience.com, including Alex's organic story, breaking bad news and the fundamental elements of how to do this well. We also examine PTSD and the use of ketamine therapy based on Alex's PhD thesis.
Alexandra Jabr is an accomplished emergency medical professional, educator, and advocate for mental health and resilience among first responders. With a career spanning over two decades, Alexandra has dedicated her life to the service of others, specialising in EMS and paramedic training. Her extensive experience in the field, coupled with a Master's degree in Mental Health and Wellness with an emphasis on Grief and Bereavement in first responders. Her PhD focussed on the use of Ketamine integrative therapy to treat PTSD in Firefighters.
In addition to her fieldwork, Alexandra is a passionate educator, teaching numerous EMS courses that prepare the next generation of emergency responders with practical, real-world knowledge. She is also a prolific writer and speaker, contributing regularly to industry publications and websites like EmergencyResilience.com. Her work emphasises the importance of resilience, not just in physical preparedness but also in mental health and emotional endurance.
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