About the Course
During this two day training, Siobhan Seymour will share her personal struggle with work related trauma, suicidal ideation, and lessons learned from working with trauma victims. The training encompasses education on stress and trauma and it's impacts on the nervous system and functioning of the brain. Participants will learn how prolonged exposure to trauma effects their bodies and minds as well as tools to use to mitigate the effects of stress and stay healthy in their work and home life. The goal of this training is to leave participants feeling empowered with the tools they need to successfully build resilience as well as a plan to actively apply these tools in their daily life. Siobhan will present the scientific research around these models to help participants understand the efficacy and potency of these simple daily practices.
Your Instructor
Siobhan McTighe
Sgt. Siobhan McTighe is a former Major Crimes Detective and current Patrol Sergeant with over 18 years of experience in law enforcement. Sgt. McTighe has had her own personal struggle with mental health and will share her story of resilience and the tools she used to overcome it and thrive. Resilience is an essential part of a healthy team, and is especially important for individuals in high-stress dynamic environments that experience regular trauma. It is Sgt. McTighe’s goal to teach participants about mindfulness, the art of being self aware, and introspection so they can identify issues before they reach a critical point.
This class is designed to be interactive and encourages participants to engage in the conversation and be a part of the solution.
Sgt. McTighe guides participants through finding the value in their stresses and traumas and decreasing the impact of future events.
