What:
An empowering course on leadership, mental wellness and resiliency
When:
April 4-8 and April 18-22 (Two classes each day at 8 AM and 1 PM)
Location:
Chattanooga Fire & Police Training Center
3200 Amnicola Highway
The City of Chattanooga and Hamilton County are teaming up to provide firefighters, police officers, paramedics and dispatchers with an eye-opening presentation on prioritizing their mental health. Travis Howze is an international touring speaker, author, and motivational wellness educator who spent 14 years in the military and emergency services. He will be presenting his “Post Traumatic Purpose” class in April for Hamilton County first responders. It is an empowering, educational course and keynote presentation on leadership, mental wellness and resiliency.
From April 4-8 and April 18-22, there will be two classes each day at 8 AM and 1 PM at the Training Center located at 3200 Amnicola Highway. These classes are open to all current or retired first responders and their adult family members. Due to the subject matter, children are asked not to attend. No registration is needed.
Travis Howze is a Marine Corps veteran, former firefighter, former police officer, stand-up comedian, author and PTSD awareness advocate. He was a Charleston firefighter who responded to the deadly Sofa Superstore fire in 2007 which took the lives of nine brave men. He speaks openly about what happened during the fire, how it led him down a very dark, depressing road, and his journey overcoming PTSD "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder" by finding his new purpose in life.With little to no resources available during his recovery, he decided to become a resource.
Post Traumatic Purpose gives a realistic view of the mental health epidemic that plagues our first responders and their families. Howze’s transparent approach builds a relatability that not only connects with the individual responder but their families; including spouses who are always encouraged to attend in hopes of promoting career and family longevity.
His motivational message focuses on mental health; targeting in on signs and symptoms affected personnel may be displaying through various behavioral patterns and changes, ways of coping with trauma as it applies to the individual, the family and the team. He provides a holistic talk by covering various available resources, the culture and why many never seek help. He is the author of the Best Selling book and top ranked Podcast both titled, "Create Your Own Light." For more than a decade, Howze has met with first responders across the nation, including law enforcement, firefighters, clinicians, the FBI, SWAT teams, private mental health organizations, and the top nationally ranked university student veterans' program.
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