The American Psychological Association defines trauma as, “an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident, rape or natural disaster. Immediately after the event, shock and denial are typical. Longer term reactions include unpredictable emotions, flashbacks, strained relationships and even physical symptoms like headaches or nausea.” (APA, 2017).

Traumatic events happen to people of all ages and most recover, although many suffer post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) months to years following the event/events.

In fact, it is often the case where keeping the traumatic events(s) secret actually propagates the growth of even more trauma or stress, which then becomes compounded over time. Efforts to maintain the secret can in and of itself become traumatic since a person needs to expend a lot of effort just to hide their emotions, especially big and intense emotions resulting from a traumatic event.

At PRIME Medical Group, we understand that people benefit from psychological therapy. Your mind, body and spirit are all interwoven as one. Sometimes, it is easier to talk to someone you don’t know but who understands what you are going through. That’s why we bring awareness to local Professional Counseling, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) and or non-profit organizations focused on First Responder mental health.

These groups are dedicated to providing “free and confidential” programs for all active and retired department members and their families. These units were established in order to assist department members in the management of the demands of their job, and its impact on their family and professional life.

PRIME Medical Group visits local gyms, police and fire stations while hosting educational seminars across the nation. We bring awareness to the community and First Responders to show the relationship between being involved in a traumatic event and suffering from PTSD, along with depression, which can result in suicide.

With our Telehealth capabilities, we can reach patients in all 50 states.

Any patient interested in therapy may sign up on our website by clicking HERE.

Veteran Affairs is the national center for PTSD. The VA is the world’s leading research and educational center of excellence on PTSD and traumatic stress. Understand more about PTSD and find out how to choose a treatment.

The Professional Counseling Division / Employee Assistance Program, is a unit of the Chicago Police Department that’s dedicated to providing “free and confidential” programs for all active & retired department members & their families. This unit was established in order to assist department members in the management of the demands of their job & its impact on their family & professional life.

The Local 2 Professional Counseling Division / Employee Assistance Program, (EAP) is a unit of the Chicago Fire Department Local Union 2 that’s dedicated to providing “free and confidential” programs for all active and retired department members and their families.

Mission 22 Recovery+Resiliency Program leverages timeless principles of human healing and combines it with modern science to create a program that targets healing at its source. Mission 22 puts these powerful biometric and supplemental tools and healing fundamentals in Veterans’ hands so they’re never left in the dark about the next positive step they need to take. They learn how to reframe their physical and psychological environment to transform what was once a severe trauma suffered for the rest of us into a treasure the rest of us can learn from.

Bank The Blue, is a non-profit organization that provides mental health support, resources and training for law enforcement officers so they can better serve and protect our communities. Now, more than ever, many police officers struggle with mental health issues due to their constant exposure to violent and traumatic situations; local departments alone cannot meet their dire needs. Bank the Blue is determined to fill this gap.

Rosecrance Florian Program for Uniformed Service Personnel is a specialized substance abuse and mental health program for those who serve Uniformed service personnel — firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement officers, military, etc. — can encounter traumatic events at any time. To deal with the stress of their jobs, some may turn to alcohol and other drugs. The Rosecrance Florian Program offers a path to lasting recovery for service personnel by bringing occupational factors into the treatment process.