Flexible Responder

Cultivating Psychologically Flexible First Responders

Category: FAQ

  • Flexible Responder Origin

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    A Flexible Responder is a first responder who strives for cognitive flexibility. Cognitive flexibility is the ability to pay attention, on purpose, to our thoughts, feelings, and urges regardless of the situation, in the present moment, and be able to deliberately respond, rather than react, in a manner consistent with our values or purpose. Cognitive… Read more

  • Why Can’t You Be My Therapist When We’re Already Friends

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    Photo by Phillip Goldsberry on Unsplash I am an outspoken advocate that every first responder should see a therapist on a regular basis. Regular could be as little as monthly, quarterly, or even once or twice a year. It’s a lot easier to have a therapeutic relationship established than it is to try to search for one when… Read more