"Very informative and useful. Opened my eyes to things that have been going on in my life for some time now. Things that I was aware of, but no real knowledge of it.”

“Information provided is relative and actionable. This should be included as a part of a comprehensive wellness program for all public safety agencies.”

“If you’re a first responder you NEED the tools Dr. Birkley introduces you to at this training.”

“These types of trainings should be encouraged more due to the hesitation of first responders to talk about the topic.”

“Listen to a talk from Dr. Birkley and put her advice to action BEFORE you have an incident occur.”

“The session was very professional with the clinicians being more personable than one would perceive. Dr Birkley was able to open up about human elements in her personal life which definitely shows how committed she is in her career choice.”

“Extremely beneficial!”

“Gave concrete, relevant ideas.”

“Discussion about how being able to better relate and care about your associates leads to improved morale and long term results.”

“Very informative and something everyone needs to hear.”

“Worth the time spent.”

“I wish we went more in detail about some things and I would like to make an appointment.”

“Informative and very insightful about how trauma affects our relationships.”

“I think this session was extremely valuable to both my personal life and to be able to assist my peers. A lot of the techniques are simple, and just need a minimal amount of time and effort to have them succeed.”

“Very insightful. Very knowledgeable about situations and issues affecting law enforcement. Obvious desire to help.”

“She gets it- knows how to speak the lingo and what’s important.”

“Incredible. Actionable content that can be used immediately.”

“Erica was spot on with what First Responders go through with PTSD, stress, anxiety, and depression. She offered valuable information on how to cope and deal with these issues.”

“Thank you. For sharing Christian based ideas in the world of counseling. Especially in Law Enforcement. You are a city on a hill.”

“We can take small steps every day to improve our relationships and communication… nothing is beyond hope!”

“Relevant and timely. Great investment of time to spend with such a knowledgeable and awesome resource!”

“Very valuable for anyone in law enforcement careers or anyone that feels like the struggle with communicating at home or at work.”

Firefighters:

“It was very helpful but we only had so much time to cover stuff. Meeting again would cover more things in depth.”

“Topics important to me were covered.”

Dispatchers:

“The visits are a great way to talk about anything in a safe non judgmental environment. The recommendations and support provided are very helpful.”

“The provider was very pleasant and easy to talk to. She was able to recommend services that I might find beneficial if the need ever arises.”

Police Officers:

“Well visit went well, I think getting pass the stigma of mental health and law enforcement was a hard first step but going forward it should be easier.”

“Would prefer if these were scheduled like regular check ups, maybe a monthly thing.”

“I would not change the initial visit. It was a great initial conversation and brought a comfortableness to the program. A "get to know you" session which established trust.”

“I thought to be an informative meeting and have no suggestions for any improvements. I feel like many topics were covered and can’t think of any that were not talked about.”

“I thought the visit was well structured and left the floor open to anything comfortable worth talking about.”

“I did not go in seeking much, and probably got more than I was looking for. Very kind and easy to speak with.”

“First time doing anything like this, I think it went well.”