Smashing the Stigma and Changing the Culture in Emergency Services - by Tania Glenn (Paperback)

About the Book

First responders are one of our most valuable resources. Smashing the Stigma and Changing the Culture in Emergency Services delivers a road map to assist anyone who wants to create change and bring about healing for public safety personnel.

Book Synopsis

First responders are one of our most valuable resources. Today, they are facing unprecedented levels of trauma, chaos, isolation, and violence. Now, more than ever, the mental health of our public safety members has to be a priority. First responders across the United States and around the world have been hit with significant stress, violence, and chaos. The current situation has pushed many first responders too far and with as much as they can take.

The time for change is now. This is a book about change. This is a book about caring for hearts and minds and getting it right. This book applies to everyone, from top leadership down to the front line. Agencies and first responders alike need to lean into the concept of mental health for first responders and get serious about their care. Now more than ever.

"Smashing the Stigma and Changing the Culture in Emergency Services," Tania Glenn's latest book, delivers a clear road map to assist everyone who wants to create change and bring about healing for public safety personnel.

Review Quotes

Tania has done it again! Her ability to understand the hearts and minds of public safety professionals is unmatched. And her superpower is communicating it in a relatable, digestible way. Her books should be in every police-fire-EMS crew quarters in the world. If you are a medic, read a few pages of this book and I believe you will immediately feel seen and understood in a way that you haven't before.

Ginger Locke, BA, NRP

Creator and host, Medic Mindset Podcast

Tania has created a space to shift the mindset around first responder trauma. She provides a safe space to discuss PTSD, and in her writing gives permission to say, "I am not okay today and I need help!" The thoughtful, well-researched, and supportive nuggets of knowledge found on these pages and in her other books has benefitted how I show up to my job, how I show up as a leader for my crew, and in my personal life. She shatters the walls around being the tough guy. I cannot advocate and encourage my coworkers enough to go sit down with Tania and let her work her magic! I will forever be grateful for her wisdom and passion!

T.J. Drescher

Captain, Glendale Fire Department