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What is a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (Processing)? 

CISD was developed in 1974 for use with small groups of paramedics, firefighters, and law enforcement officers who were distressed by an exposure to some particularly gruesome event.

What is a Diffusing? 

Unlike a CISD, a diffusing is more simple and less reserved. It often takes place within 24-hours after an incident, at the First Responder’s base. Although a Diffusing has an educational piece attached to the peer support interaction, it also involves the opportunity to let those affected by a traumatic call or incident, know that they are supported; a Diffusing also gives them an opening for the First Responders to share some initial thoughts about their experience in a confidential manner, with those directly involved with the incident. This, in itself, can assist those individuals move towards recovery.  

FRTC (and Peer Support) will respond to Critical Incidents, upon request and if appropriate, to assist with those First Responders who are needing immediate assistance in processing the incident.

What is Brain Spotting?

Brainspotting is a powerful, focused treatment method that works by identifying, processing and releasing core neurophysiological sources of emotional/body pain, trauma, dissociation and a variety of other challenging symptoms. 

Brainspotting is a simultaneous form of diagnosis and treatment, enhanced with Biolateral sound, which is deep, direct, and powerful yet focused and containing. 

What is A.R.T. Therapy?

Accelerated Resolution Therapy, often referred to as ART, is a form of psychotherapy with roots in existing evidence-based therapies but shown to achieve benefits much more rapidly (usually within 1-5 sessions).   Clients suffering from trauma and other mental health problems including but not limited to:

Anxiety | Depression | Phobias | Panic Attacks
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Addictions/ Substance Abuse
Performance Anxiety
Family Issues
Victimization/Poor Self Image
Victimization/Sexual Abuse
Relationship Issues/Infidelity
Codependency
Grief
Job-Related Stress
Pain Management
Memory Enhancement
Dyslexia

What is Hypnosis?

Hypnosis is a therapeutic technique in which clinicians make suggestions to individuals who have undergone a procedure designed to relax them and focus their minds.

Although hypnosis has been controversial, most clinicians now agree it can be a powerful, effective therapeutic technique for a wide range of conditions, including pain, anxiety and mood disorders. Hypnosis can also help people change their habits, such as quitting smoking.

What is Acudetox?

Acudetox is a specialized needling treatment for those struggling with substance addiction. It is an effective stress reliever that promotes a sense of peace in the recipient. 

Certified practitioners place needles at specific points around the ear to balance the body’s energy. After placing the needles, they allow the patient to settle into quiet relaxation for about 30-45 minutes.

In addition to the substance recovery benefits, AcuDetox has some mental health benefits as well. Many in recovery also struggle with comorbid anxiety, PTSD, or ADHD, all conditions that can benefit to some extent from auricular acupuncture.