CISM Live Series with Shawn Thomas
Re-watch and share this link with your co-workers and peers as we discuss 1st Responder Conferences.
1st Responder Conferences
1st Responder Conferences is committed to the emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of the public safety workforce. We work with public safety leaders to make this possible. We recognize that first responders are our greatest asset and we believe it is our responsibility to create a climate that supports health and resiliency.
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Shawn Thomas Biography
Shawn is the founder of 1st Responder Conferences and a retired deputy from the King County Sheriff's Office in Seattle, WA. Shawn retired in 2022 after 25 years of service as a Wellness and Resiliency Detective and a therapy K9 handler. During her career, Shawn worked patrol, served as an undercover detective, a detective in the warrant unit, transit patrol, and as an explosive K9 handler. She was also a dedicated member of the peer support team for 16 years, serving as a team lead for several of those years.
Shawn is married to Jeff, who is also a retired King County Sheriff’s Office Deputy. Together, they have two young men: Andrew, who is a volunteer resident firefighter, and Cooper, who is actively involved in the Army ROTC program and the Washington National Guard. Outside of her professional work, Shawn is passionate about supporting first responders, promoting mental health awareness, and fostering community resilience. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and continuing to find ways to give back to those who serve.
Additional Resources
World Congress 18: Resolve To Evolve
The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation's World Congress 18 promises to be a groundbreaking event, focusing on the theme "Resolve to Evolve." This theme encapsulates the steadfast dedication of crisis intervention professionals worldwide who tirelessly support and protect communities facing adversity. Learn more about this upcoming Conference, April 6-11, 2025, by visiting https://icisfworldcongress.org/.
Looking for Additional Information?
Crisis Response Canines recently published an article in the ICISF Crisis, Stress and Human Resilience Journal. Read the Article: https://www.crisisjournal.org/article...
ICISF Podcast Series
We now have a podcast series, anywhere you listen to podcasts. You can listen to content only released on our podcast platforms or catch up on other relevant interviews, such as our CISM Live Series. To learn more, visit https://icisf.org/podcasts/.
Virtual Training
Join ICISF Faculty as they present virtual training. Each course includes content of traditional in-person classroom training via Zoom technology. Visit https://icisf.org/remote-learning/ to learn more and register today.
ICISF Resources
Read the ICISF Crisis Journal, our monthly CISM News, Pandemic Resources including handouts and videos, download CISM Handouts for you and your CISM/Peer Support Team, and catch up on the latest CISM Live Series! Visit https://icisf.org/resources/ and bookmark it for reference.
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