West Coast Post-trauma Retreat (WCPR)
Police officers, fire fighters, paramedics, and other first responders sacrifice so much for our community. Because I am married to a police officer, I have a special place in my heart for emergency responders. Approximately twice a year I volunteer my services for a week at WCPR (www.wcpr2001.org).
- The West Coast Post-trauma Retreat (WCPR) Program is for first responders whose lives have been impacted by their work experience. WCPR is one of only two residential treatment facilities of its kind in the world. The WCPR residential program provides an educational experience and treatment designed to help current and retired first responders recognize the signs and symptoms of work-related stress including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
- WCPR is a non-profit organization with a skilled and experienced all-volunteer clinical and peer staff specifically trained in trauma recovery. Our goal is to help emergency service professionals and retirees regain control over their lives and either return to work with a new perspective on stress and coping, move on with their lives if that is a more appropriate decision, or simply enjoy retirement. Our Mission is to provide a safe and confidential environment for the promotion of healing and education to those dedicated to the emergency service profession.
- I co-developed and lead a parallel program for spouses and partners of emergency responders. Family members of emergency responders often deal with vicarious stress and trauma. If your loved one is suffering from the effects of stress or trauma, and it is affecting you, you may be eligible to participate in our SOS program at no cost to you.
Helpful resources include these books: I Love A Cop and I Love a Firefighter.
If you or your spouse/partner would like more information about WCPR please contact me.
