Books & Guides

Recovery After Trauma Booklet

Recovery After Trauma is a practical, evidence-informed resource specifically for volunteer emergency service workers and their families. This resource was produced for the Australian Emergency Service Foundation (ESF) based …

Well Beyond: Transition to Retirement

Developed to assist in adjusting to retirement, the program has two key components – Transition to Retirement: An Organizational Systems Framework, and Peer-based Transition Coaching. The Emergency Service Foundation …

Expert Guidelines: Diagnosis and treatment of PTSD in emergency service workers

These guidelines were prepared within the context of the complete Australian Guidelines for the Treatment of Acute Stress Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Guidelines. The reports aims to utilize …

Retirement Reimagined Workbook

Developed by Tammy Vigue, the Retirement Life Planning MAP looks at 3 retirement success factors: Mindset, Authentic Self, and Purpose. The map workbook helps individuals define their values, strengths, …

Emergency Services Foundation: Families Guide

Developed by the Emergency Services Foundation, Victoria, Australia, this Guide is intended to help families of emergency service workers – especially families of volunteers.

A Guide for Families

While first responders are on the front lines responding to emergencies and other traumatic events, their loved ones play important supporting roles. Whether you are a family member, friend, …

Summary of A Guide for Retirees

A printable, one-page summary of A Guide for Retirees to assist first responders to mentally prepare for a healthy and fulfilling retirement.

Family Night Facilitator Guide

In recognition of the importance of family in the resilience of first responders, and for the well-being of family members themselves, first responder organizations will host family nights to …

A Guide for Retirees

This guide offers first responders information on the potential mental health challenges that may arise, strategies to cope with these challenges, considerations for finding new purpose, and ways to …

A Guide for Supervisors

A guide for supervisors to support mental health in first responders.