Military and First Responder Mental Health Coaching 101

Military and First Responder Mental Health Coaching 101

$299.00

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Learn how to coach through a biblical lens while understanding the mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges faced by active duty military, veterans, first responders, and their families. This training equips you to serve with both compassion and cultural awareness.

SKU: MFRC101-ONDT Category: Tag:

Course Summary

This foundational course introduces mental health coaches to the unique mental health challenges and cultural dynamics of military personnel, first responders, and their families. Through targeted instruction on the psychological impact of service, trauma, and high-risk roles, participants will develop a deep understanding of the populations they serve. Lessons explore the core stressors affecting each branch of the military and frontline emergency services, as well as the family experience, combat psychology, and the basic effects of trauma on the brain. The course equips coaches to listen with insight, respond appropriately, and support individuals within their professional scope.

Learning Objectives

Participants will...

  1. Identify the primary mental health challenges faced by military service members, first responders, and their families.
  2. Describe key psychological and cultural characteristics of each military branch and frontline profession.
  3. Recognize the signs and effects of trauma, stress, and burnout specific to high-intensity service roles.
  4. Explain the psychological impact of combat and operational stress on individuals and families.
  5. Understand the coach’s role in supporting mental health needs while knowing when to refer to clinical professionals.
  6. Apply competent coaching approaches to support emotional resilience and well-being in service related populations.

Course Lessons and Presenters

MFRC 101: The Mental Health Needs of Service Members and First Responders
– Tim Murphy, Ph.D.

MFRC 102: Understanding PTSD and Use of the PCL-5
– Tim Murphy, Ph.D.

MFRC 103: Cultural and Psychological Insights into the U.S. Army
– Tim Murphy, Ph.D.

MFRC 104: Mental Health Coaching for Sea Services: Navy, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine
– Tim Murphy, Ph.D.

MFRC 105: Working with the Marine Corps and Their Families
– Tim Murphy, Ph.D.

MFRC 106: Mental Health Considerations in the Air Force and Space Force
– Tim Murphy, Ph.D.

MFRC 107: Working with Law Enforcement and Police Personnel
– Tim Murphy, Ph.D.

MFRC 108: Supporting Firefighters, EMS Personnel, and Dispatchers
– Tim Murphy, Ph.D.

MFRC 109: The Psychology of Combat and Its Mental Health Impact
– Lt. Col. Dave Grossman

MFRC 110: Families and the Combat/Military/First Responder Experience
– Tim Murphy, Ph.D. and Lt. Col. Dave Grossman

MFRC 111: Understanding and Navigating Veterans Benefits
– Tim Murphy, Ph.D.

MFRC 112: The Effects of Stress and Trauma on the Brain
– Tim Murphy, Ph.D.

 

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