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For too long, first responders have been told that trauma is something to push through, hide, or simply endure. The science says otherwise. Repeated exposure to critical incidents changes the brain physically and measurably, in the same way a physical injury changes the body. It is not a character flaw, and it is not permanent.
Because healing is possible. Our training is built on this principle: that with the right education, peer support, and clinical tools, responders can recover and keep serving. We teach departments to recognize the signs early, respond without stigma, and connect people to care that works.
The Chip Terry Fund for First Responders provides educational workshops focused on PTSD, cumulative trauma, and mental wellness within the first responder community. These trainings help first responders, spouses, and department leaders better understand the impact trauma can have on individuals, families, and departments while reducing the stigma surrounding mental health. Jo also teaches about the many resources, modalities and evidence based treatments and how to access them.
This class is designed for spouses and family members to help them better understand the changes that can happen when a first responder is struggling with PTSD and repeated trauma exposure.
After losing her husband, Chip, Jo realized many families simply do not recognize the warning signs early enough. This workshop helps spouses identify those signs, improve communication, and support healing within the family.
This training is designed for city leaders, chiefs, supervisors, and department leadership. It focuses on how leaders can better recognize mental health struggles within their departments and create a culture where seeking help is supported rather than avoided.
The goal is to help departments build healthier teams, stronger leadership, and long-term wellness for the men and women they serve beside every day.
This workshop helps first responders recognize the signs and symptoms of PTSD and understand the science behind trauma exposure. PTSD is often viewed only as a disorder, but growing research continues to show it functions more like an injury to the brain caused by repeated exposure to trauma.
Jo Terry teaches how these injuries impact the mind and body while sharing practical ways first responders can begin healing and recovery.
Every department is different, so we tailor each program to your size, schedule, and needs. Tell us a little about your team and we’ll follow up within one business day with details and pricing.