The Impact of PTSD on First Responders

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cityu.schoolDivision of Arts and Sciences
cityu.siteVancouver, BC
cityu.site.countryCanada
dc.contributor.authorCurtis, Alex
dc.date.accessioned2020-12-10T21:11:43Z
dc.date.available2020-12-10T21:11:43Z
dc.date.issued2020-09-30
dc.description.abstractFirst responders perform essential, life-saving procedures in emergency situations and are continually exposed to work-place trauma. There is a 10% prevalence rate of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder among first responders and 80% of individuals diagnosed also meet the criteria for another disorder. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can produce a wide variety of symptoms that range in severity, from increased arousal to life-like flashbacks or hallucinations. Correlations have been found between multiple exposures to trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, which put first responders at high risk for developing the disorder. This paper provides evidence of such and explores multiple interventions, specifically Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, that can be used to help this adversely impacted population. Due to its severity, further exploration of both prevention and treatment for victims experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder should be conducted as they are at risk for developing symptoms related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11803/947
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisher.institutionCity University of Seattle (CityU)
dc.subjectpost-traumatic stress disorder
dc.subjectPTSD
dc.subjecttrauma
dc.subjectfirst responders
dc.subjectEMDR
dc.subjectCBT
dc.titleThe Impact of PTSD on First Responders
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.disciplineCounseling
thesis.degree.grantorCity University of Seattle (CityU)
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Counselling
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