CRITICAL INCIDENT COUNSELING

Something has changed deep within you. What you have seen, you can't unsee it. That one scene, it was darkness you never thought possible, and it sticks with you. It weighs on you. Heavier than your duty belt. Heavier than the gear. And your body is tense, ready to pounce and fight at the first sign of danger. Even when you know the danger has passed, that you are safe where you are now, it just won't turn off.
You dread having another call like that one. You pray that you won't get called to that place again. The smells, the sounds, you can't seem to turn them off in your head. The memories flood your mind at random times, completely unexpected.
You feel like you are on the edge all the time, more than ever. You try to tell yourself it is just part of the job and you are overthinking it. But that doesn't work. All you want to do is to turn off the pain, the weight, for just a few minutes. All you want is rest. All you want is peace.

You do not have to live in the trauma you have seen or experienced. Yes, the career you have chosen exposes you to darkness most cannot even imagine. But that does not mean you have to be a victim to it.
We can help you! It will take some work, but believe us when we say that you can do this! And with Code 3 Counseling, you won't do it alone.
You can become connected with yourself again. Being able to live your life without the fear of the darkness coming back. Being able to be in control of your reactions before they happen. Being able to live in your calling and do good in this world.
Imagine yourself standing there, knowing that you have seen darkness, and then knowing you have a greater power. You can move on. You can be yourself again. You can live freely again.

● Traffic collisions with multiple fatalities or severely disfigured survivors.● A severe child abuse case.● The death of a child or baby.● Officer involved shooting. ● A particularly graphic crime scene. ● A violent call that consumes a dispatcher’s shift. ● The violent response of civilians to a situation, such as rioting after an OIS.

It is important to remember that two individuals can be involved in the same CI, and both can have different responses to the incident. Just because your partner was able to avoid an overwhelming reaction to the death of a child DOES NOT mean you should not have a response.

Critical Incident Counseling sessions last between 45-50 minutes. For cost of sessions & fees, look here. Sessions occur on average once every week or two weeks. Based on your goals and treatment needs, services can be as brief as 8-10 sessions or can be longer-term over a year or two.