Are Your Loved Ones Prepared?
Those left behind who know the decedent’s wishes can benefit immeasurably because you were smart enough to have the hard conversation.
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What’s Your MBS?
We all have breaking points. Kate Dernocoeur discusses the concept of "stress injury" and how it relates to the job.
On Not Taking Things at Face Value
Kate Dernocoeur urges EMS responders to be alert when on medical calls—to look beyond the surface—where they may detect that the patient has a need beyond medical attention.
Dump the ‘D’
Celebrate the personal growth that may follow on the heels of adversities you witness or encounter, writes Kate Dernocoeur.
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No Fast-Forwarding Past the Hard Parts
Kate Dernocoeur explains that there will always be hard times and that adversity can be a teacher. By enduring them mindfully, you can earn the take-home life lessons they offer.
Inner Dialogue and the Brotherhood
Stay long enough on the job and you may witness some less-than-sterling performances by medics and firefighters. Yet the "code of silence" for the brotherhood remains. Kate Dernocoeur on having the courage to speak up.
On Gaining from Loss
Kate Dernocoeur explains that although individuals share the same profession, they react to trauma, such as death, uniquely as individuals.
Endurance for the Duration
Kate Dernocoeur explains the unique characteristics of the battle the coronavirus is waging in the world today and why and how emergency medical responders can adapt their personalities to better contend with its threats and long duration.