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Resilience Training for Firefighters

An Approach to Prevent Behavioral Health Problems

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Authors:
  1. Karen F. Deppa

    1. Brookville, USA

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  2. Judith Saltzberg

    1. University of Pennsylvania, Wynnewood, USA

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Part of the book series: SpringerBriefs in Fire (BRIEFSFIRE)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction and Statement of Goals

    • Karen F. Deppa, Judith Saltzberg
    Pages 1-2

  3. Firefighter First Responders

    • Karen F. Deppa, Judith Saltzberg
    Pages 3-15

  4. Positive Psychology: An Introduction

    • Karen F. Deppa, Judith Saltzberg
    Pages 17-22

  5. Resilience: Dealing with Adversity and Setbacks

    • Karen F. Deppa, Judith Saltzberg
    Pages 23-33

  6. Major Factors that Influence Behavioral Health in the Fire Service

    • Karen F. Deppa, Judith Saltzberg
    Pages 35-50

  7. Discussion

    • Karen F. Deppa, Judith Saltzberg
    Pages 51-73

  8. Conclusion

    • Karen F. Deppa, Judith Saltzberg
    Pages 75-76

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 77-79
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About this book

Developing resilience skills has the potential to shield firefighters and other emergency responders from the negative effects of stressful incidents and situations. Drawing on cutting-edge research, this SpringerBrief proposes strategies to prevent firefighter behavioral health issues using the proactive approach of resilience training. Further, resilience training aims to develop mental toughness and support overall well-being in all facets of the responder’s life.  
This book emphasizes lessons and research from Positive Psychology. A new branch in the science of how the mind operates, Positive Psychology focuses on developing emotional wellness and preventing behavioral health problems. It does so in part by teaching habits and skills that promote self-efficacy, social support, and realistic optimistic thinking. The program outlined in this book supplements current approaches addressing emotional and behavioral health problems that afflict the emergency response community. Such problems include PTSD, anxiety, burnout, alcoholism, depression, and suicide. 
 
The authors present interventions and measures for resilience training backed by research and demonstrated results within education, the military, and other communities. Drawing on her more than 25 years’ experience in working with fire service representatives at all levels, Ms. Deppa understands the importance of considering the fire service culture. Dr. Saltzberg, a practicing psychologist, has taught resilience skills to a wide range of populations, including students, teachers, counselors, and U.S. Army officers. Together, they present a compelling approach to preventing behavioral health problems before they occur. 

Authors and Affiliations

  • Brookville, USA

    Karen F. Deppa

  • University of Pennsylvania, Wynnewood, USA

    Judith Saltzberg

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Resilience Training for Firefighters

  • Book Subtitle: An Approach to Prevent Behavioral Health Problems

  • Authors: Karen F. Deppa, Judith Saltzberg

  • Series Title: SpringerBriefs in Fire

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-38779-6

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Computer Science, Computer Science (R0)

  • Copyright Information: The Author(s) 2016

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-38778-9Published: 14 June 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-38779-6Published: 04 June 2016

  • Series ISSN: 2193-6595

  • Series E-ISSN: 2193-6609

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 79

  • Number of Illustrations: 5 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Civil Engineering, Positive Psychology

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