In this conversation, Dr. Braxton Morrison discusses his work in crisis intervention, particularly in the context of emergency services. He shares his personal journey and experiences with mental health challenges and how they led him to focus on crisis intervention. Dr. Morrison emphasizes the importance of crisis intervention in supporting emergency services personnel who often face traumatic events and the need for greater recognition and awareness of the field. He also highlights the challenges and gaps in current crisis intervention training and calls for a more comprehensive and standardized approach. Dr. Morrison shares his vision for the future of crisis intervention, including the development of a recognized and licensed profession. Dr. Morrison also highlights the challenges and opportunities in the field, providing valuable advice for those interested in crisis intervention.

Let's talk about it.

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About Dr. Braxton:

Dr. Braxton Morrison holds a PhD in human services, specializing in disaster, crisis, and intervention. Dr. Morrison brings diverse expertise to the field with a background in law enforcement, emergency medical services, and medicolegal death investigations, as well as suicide intervention, prevention, and postvention. Dr. Morrison is passionate about bringing recognition and awareness to the field of crisis intervention and the work practitioners do.

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