D8 - Moral Injury: When the Dark Side of the Job Takes a Toll

This presentation addresses the reality of Moral Injury/Soul Trauma as it relates to its impact on first responders in the course of their daily responsibilities, as well as the potential for cumulative devastation. Regularly, first responders in general, and police officers specifically, deal with the reality of events and activities that are a gross violation of their moral codes. Handling cases involving the sexual abuse of children, parent/child murder/suicide, officer suicide, and the ambush/execution of officers can be devastating on levels far beyond mere emotions. When not recognized and addressed, the results can compound already existing levels of emotional trauma and lead to self-destructive activity.

*Profession Specific CEs:

This presentation is approved for 1 PDH from EAPA- Employee Assistance Professionals Association.

1 CE Credits for NAADAC, This course has been approved by International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for educational credits. NAADAC Provider # 87914, International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF), is responsible for all aspects of the programing.

*Review ICISF World Congress 17 CE website page for additional requirements.