If you have been following me for a while now, you will know that I am passionate about offering real, well-informed and genuine support to emergency service workers. I am passionate about this because I know how damaging and unhelpful "support" can be when those around you:
- cannot hold the space safely;
- pre-emptively offer blanket advice:
- tell you to "take responsibility" by directly (or passively) blaming you for circumstances outside your control.
To see how effective REAL support can be, take a few moments to watch Huffington Post video Fear, Anger and PTSD: Inside the mind of a man after war. Not only does James openly share his thought process but his wife Kirsty, shares her perspective as a mother and wife. Her response paves the way for us all to "hold space" in a loving but 100% accountable way.
If you someone working in emergency services, a partner or friend this video could be the most important video you have seen in your life. The courage of both these individuals is absolutely awe-inspiring.
James and Kirsty are currently on tour with Put Your Hand Up and will be in Sydney next Friday at the Dee Why RSL. If you can make it, I'd love to chat to you. I'll be there with The Third Way information, and my kinesiology skills to share to those who are ready to explore real, meaningful and solid support. I will also be at their Melbourne event on the 2nd December as well.
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