Resilient Responders Group

The impact of first responder work can sometimes feel like an isolating experience.In this group, we'll talk about how the work impacts first responders and their home lives. This is a voluntary, non-work based opportunity to share your experiences as first responders in the Portland Metro area.

We'll build skills and resources to help with: 

--stress --relationships --anger -- grief

--isolation --parenting --sleep --diet/exercise

Connect with fellow first responders in group discussion. Build a more resilient mindset. Improve performance. Live more authentically, in line with your values. Career sustainability.

2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. 1pm-2pm at Beaverton City Hall building.(Times subject to occasional change.) 12725 SW Millikan Way. 3rd floor training room, Room 357. Please RSVP to the Craig at craig@firstresponderpsychology.com  Cost is $20 per person per session.

Craig Deardorff, LCSW, is the facilitator of this program. He has 7 seasons as a wildland firefighter on helitack and hand crews. He has 5 years as a resident/volunteer firefighter and spent the last 6 years in the mental health field. He is currently working full-time as a counselor for First Responder Psychology.