Course curriculum

    1. The Quell Foundation's First Responder Resilience Training Program

    2. Program Features

    3. Meet the Trainers

    1. Key Objectives

    2. Thoughts, Emotions, & Behaviors

    3. Workbook - Chapter 5

    4. Tabletop Questions

    5. Survey

    1. Fire Focused Resources

    2. Mind / Body / Services

    3. National Hotlines

About this course

  • $35.00
  • 11 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content

Thoughts, Emotions, & Behaviors

This module examines how emotions can influence behaviors and provides tools to help separate emotional responses from logical decision-making. You will review common thinking errors and gain a better understanding of your personal triggers.

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Meet the Trainers

Leah Siwinski

Instructor: EMS / Paramedic

Leah Siwinski is a licensed paramedic with over 15 years of experience in EMS and a former paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department. After being diagnosed with PTSD from a duty-related incident, Leah became an advocate for breaking the stigma around mental health among first responders. She uses her expertise to educate and support peers facing similar challenges. Formerly the executive vice president of a peer support group, she now serves as an Illinois-certified recovery and support specialist.

Tommy Adanlian

Instructor: Clinician

Tommy Adanlian is a clinical social worker and therapist who earned his Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado and his Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Denver. With expertise in trauma, addiction, anxiety, and first responders, he has worked in various settings, including juvenile detention centers, residential treatment centers, and schools. Tommy played a key role as an active on-site clinician at the 2022 Tucson, Arizona, Ride of Peace of Mind First Responder Summit and continues her work with us as a clinical expert in our FRRP mental health training program.