First responders primarily refer to three major groups: firefighters, emergency medical personnel, and police officers. They are called “first responders” because they respond to an emergency crisis in the shortest time and are the first ones to reach an accident site. Although they play a crucial role in reaching out to disaster survivors and providing physical and emotional support, their job is highly strenuous. Research has demonstrated that it places them at a high risk of trauma. Counseling and therapy sessions are practical, but only to a certain extent. According…
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