The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is pleased to announce “Physical Resilience for First Responders”.
This multi-instructor full day course will engage participants in developing a foundation of knowledge in key areas of physical resilience to include nutrition, nervous system regulation, and present tools to reduce stress, increase physical performance, and lessen the discomforts and physical impacts of public safety professions. Support for this training is provided by the Byrne/Justice Assistance Grant Training Program.
The first half of the day will focus on fueling resiliency, drawing connections between nutrition, mental acuity, physical recovery, sleep, and more. The instructor will present insights into the impact our foods have on our professional performance and personal health.
The day will conclude with a presentation and practice of modalities such Yin yoga, breathwork, PMR (Progressive Muscle Relaxation) and iRest© meditation to support first responders on and off the job, while addressing PTS, anxiety, sleep disruption and pain mitigation.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
IREST Meditation
Nutrition
Nervous System Regulation to address sleep disruption, pain, and stress management
Participants should dress in loose comfortable clothing for this course.
This training class is being offered to Virginia first responders, emergency communication operators, peer support members, campus law enforcement, campus security personnel, and other public safety professionals.
Partial In-service Credit for law enforcement is available.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Training begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m.
Participants are responsible for their transportation, meals, and lodging arrangements and related expenses.
There is no registration fee to attend this training.
Pre-registration is required.
Carolyn Dellorso, First Responder Wellness Training Coordinator804.845.1200Email
