Mindful Attention Training Workshop for Firefighters

The 90-minute workshop will include a 15-minute break and include up to 15 participants. The workshop will be led by peer support staff, fire department psychologists, and/or fire department doctoral psychology practicum students. Each workshop will be facilitate by up to 3 workshop leaders. The workshop will provide (1) psychoeducation regarding common mental health concerns among firefighters, (2) introduction to the concept of mindful attention, why it is relevant to firefighters, and how it can prevent or decrease mental health symptoms, (3) 5 experiential mindful attention training exercises, and (4) discussion. Workshop co-leaders will teach 5 mindful attention exercises, and firefighters will practice each exercise and then engage in discussion about their experiences and provide feedback regarding the utility of the exercise for them personally and for firefighters, generally.