Inner Shield: Fortifying the Spiritual Core of First Responders

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Description:

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce, “Inner Shield: Fortifying the Spiritual Core of First Responders” training.

Spiritual wellness is profoundly important in enhancing the resilience and overall well-being of first responders. This course, "Inner Shield: Fortifying the Spiritual Core of First Responders," presented by NOTA Fitness & Wellness, is designed to provide first responders with the tools and knowledge to strengthen their spiritual core, fostering integrity, ethical resilience, and compassionate leadership.

Topics to be addressed:

• The Foundations of Spiritual Wellness
• The Role of Agency Chaplains
• Integrity and Ethics in Personal Development
• Strategies for Nurturing Spiritual Health
• The Impact of Spirituality on Resilience and Recovery

Who should attend?

This training is open to all first responder groups, including, but not limited to, law enforcement, fire/EMS, EMTs, dispatchers, and corrections. Additionally, retired first responders, as well as civilian peer support and mental health clinicians who are culturally competent in first responder wellness, are encouraged to attend.

Partial In-service Credit:

Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for Virginia law enforcement officers will be available.

Travel, Lodging, and Meals:

Participants are responsible for their transportation, lodging arrangements, and related expenses.

Training Time and Details:

Check-in will begin at 7:30 am 

The course will be held from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cost and Registration:

There is no cost to attend this training, however pre-registration is required.

Please note that the DCJS registration system cannot sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. The DCJS-assigned course director is responsible for reviewing the roster and making a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.