The Benefits of Animal Assisted Addiction Therapy
Animal-assisted therapy offers powerful support in addiction and trauma recovery. Discover how dogs and horses help rebuild trust, emotional regulation, and confidence.
Navigating Relationships in Recovery
Recovery isn’t just about healing one individual. it’s about rebuilding trust, connection, and communication with the people we love. From setting boundaries to overcoming codependency, this guide offers practical tools for veterans and first responders working to strengthen relationships during recovery.
Strength in Support: How Law Enforcement Officers Face Addiction and PTSD
Law enforcement officers face immense stress and trauma in their daily duties, making them vulnerable to PTSD and substance abuse. Warriors Heart offers specialized treatment designed for LEOs, providing a safe and understanding environment for healing and recovery.
Jiu-jitsu Is More Than What It Appears
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu developed from the work of two brothers named Carlos and Helio Gracie who learned the techniques from a Japanese man named Mitsuyo Maeda who migrated to Brazil around 1917. Jiu-jitsu is not what it appears. When people learn that I study Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a common response I get is, “Oh you do MMA.” They think of me as a fighter in a cage or ring. This is a narrow perception of…
STAYING AFLOAT IN A SEA OF UNCERTAINTY
As uncertainty looms, Warriors Heart remains dedicated to protecting and supporting those in need. Learn how to navigate fear, develop resilience, and find strength through self-care, reflection, and a supportive community.
The Long-Term Effects of Cumulative PTSD
Routine stressors and anxiety triggers like vehicle accidents, car stops, department politics and any other number of prolific tragic scenarios can wear down even the most resilient police officer or first responder. Find out how to spot cumulative PTSD and how to help create healthy coping mechanisms.
The Importance Of Self-Care For First Responders Experiencing Burnout
Whether firefighters are responding to an aggressive fire or a similar emergency, serving their community can be a challenging and rewarding experience. However, the need to protect civilians can wear down even the toughest warriors with many traumatic events taking their toll on mental health and leading to a wide variety of issues such as burnout.
Managing EMS Burnout
Members of the EMT/Paramedic force often face situations that are hard to describe with words. Each day becomes more of a chore, tasks begin to become mundane and lose purpose. If you feel like you have lost the joy you once had in EMS, you might have EMS burnout.