Spiritual Fitness and Family Support in Public Safety

Course Objectives: 

• Evaluate and apply spiritual awareness and practices to elevate their wellness at home and work. 
• Identify the role of first responders as a "calling" compared to "a job". 
• Explain the unique mental and emotional challenges inherent in first responder work.
• Examine the unique social challenges and explore solutions to the unique challenges faced by first responders and their families. 
• Study the impact of work schedule vs family role, fear and worry have on the first responder family. 
• Explain the challenges of achieving spiritual fitness and identify the actions required in achieving spiritual fitness.
• Identify the "connection circle" and how it relates to healthy first responders and families.
• Examine the role of first responders to society and family and how faith can serve as armor in these duties.