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Hi Everyone,I'm a Critical Care Paramedic and Paramedic Instructor, currently working on an MA in Counselling Psychology, and am writing a paper for my "Cultural Considerations in Counselling" on the…Continue
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V-Fibber replied to Marc's discussion Researching EMS Culture"See , there is a method to my madness....."
V-Fibber replied to Marc's discussion Researching EMS Culture"Well Anne as far as education goes everyone needs one and bettering one's self is paramount.I never get angry about one's opinion. We all have one and we can state it how we want like in a forum like this. What I am saying is yes we are a…"
V-Fibber replied to Marc's discussion Researching EMS Culture"Rather than play into media presentations of them as silent heroes "just doin' our job," paramedics tend to present themselves in their stories as anti-heroes, always ready with a sardonic quip in even the most horrific situations.…"
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Donna Luck-Martin replied to Marc's discussion Researching EMS Culture"You have hit the nail on the head, and expressed most of what we are all feeling, but usually don't say. The hardest struggle I have had is keeping the enthusiasm for the profession I had when I was a "Newbie". I found that moving…"
Jeremiah Bush replied to Marc's discussion Researching EMS Culture"I agree Dave. To quote my own post " I always ask my trainees and ride alongs one question. would you do this for free?" The answer can tell you allot about the work ethic and motivation of the provider. (assuming the are not already…"
V-Fibber replied to Marc's discussion Researching EMS Culture"Hello everyone.....Here is my $0.02.
I have been in EMS a little over 20 years. Basic for 10 and a medic for the past 10. I have worked in and around Boston for 20 years and recently relocated to sunny South Carolina. I can speak from experience…"
"Marc, I think that there is a need for an academic body of knowledge about the psychological traits of successful paramedics. That body exists for law enforcement, and for the fire service, but not for EMS.
My sense is that these groups have very…"
Nichole LaFrancois Diaz replied to Marc's discussion Researching EMS Culture"To everyone and anyone that whines and cries about this profession realy needs to find another one. I was 14y/o when I started, I am now 30y/o. I have seen many thing s good and bad. No one every said that you could live the good life doing this. I…"
Dave Leach replied to Marc's discussion Researching EMS Culture"Mark,
What I feel in this culture is this......There the "doers" in this discipline that have longevity, and there are the folks that go no-where in this career.
Misery loves company, and the wave of discontent is contagious, there is an…"
Sue Copinga replied to Marc's discussion Researching EMS Culture"Matthew, I'm really sorry you got such explosive reactions to your post from some of the "old timers" in EMS. I'm sorry you seem frustrated at the downsides of EMS and I can empathize with your irritations. It may help to know…"
Sue Copinga replied to Marc's discussion Researching EMS Culture"Marc, I've been doing this for 15years. I'm not sure a mental health professional has a prayer of understanding us but I will lend a few of my ideas and hope it helps. We SAY we are constantly changing and learning but we have a difficult…"
Scott replied to Marc's discussion Researching EMS Culture"Marc
STUPIDIST THINGS TO SAY: most of these are counselling/psychology 101 no-no's but we still hear them.
#1. "I know how you must feel". No you don't know how I feel unless you've also had experience in emergency…"
Scott replied to Marc's discussion Researching EMS Culture"Rosslyn
South Africa sounds a lot like the U.S. even down to the folks in EMS that indulge in the excessive drinking/smoking/ eating everything that's bad for them/no exercise, when they see first hand what the results of engaging in these…"
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- At 3:53pm on November 15, 2009,
C. J. said… - Thought Jeff Mitchell's crazy theories were debunked years ago....or are some still thinking CISD serves any purpose?
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