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First responder stress and burnout contribute to well-documented difficulties with health and work performance. First responder families suffer...

Critical Incident Stress Management

Critical Incident Stress Management

Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) is a comprehensive, integrated crisis intervention program. It includes a range of support services to...

Douglas Cyr, MFT

Helping First Responders Thrive

Douglas Cyr, MPA, MFT, FAAETS is a 2017 graduate of  Marist College School of Management– the first non-first responder to receive a scholarship through their  Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Partnership. For over 13 years, he has provided a range of  Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) services for law enforcement agencies throughout northern California, currently serving as a regular trainer for the California Highway Patrol and the San Francisco Police Department. He is an Approved Instructor  with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, and has served as a clinical volunteer with the First Responder Support Network’s West Coast Post-trauma Retreat since 2010. He is Certified as a Trauma Treatment Specialist,  EMDR Therapist  and Employee Assistance Professional, and was awarded the Fellow credential from the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress in 2024.

Testimonials

FEEDBACK FROM MY CLIENTS

The first session was really good-- it was like a big weight came off my shoulders.

25-year law enforcement veteran

Doug was extremely knowledgeable and professional. He kept the class engaged and was very passionate about the material.

CHP SergeantFirst Line Supervisor

Doug was outstanding! I appreciate his passion for the police and for helping people.

CHP SergeantFirst Line Supervisor

Doug was awesome. The man knows his profession and was extremely knowledgeable and engaging.

CHP SergeantFirst Line Supervisor

It was an extremely helpful (peer support) course and our clinician was a wealth of knowledge.

AnonymousCHP Peer Support Trainee

Doug is truly passionate about helping first responders and it shows through his instruction style. I gained valuable skills to help... my department.

AnonymousCHP Peer Support Trainee

Doug is passionate, compassionate and smart. He always goes the extra mile and does it without hesitation, seeking the best outcomes for each client. I am honored to know and work with him.

AnonymousEAP Clinical Manager

Doug made a very important point, while talking about subjects that are very hard to hear: 'I have never seen a situation that is hopeless.' This is such an important message. He is so knowledgeable, passionate, sincere, and authentic. I love seeing (someone) follow their passion and thrive at it to truly make a difference.

Sergeant Leon LopezCHP First Line Supervisor

What I found most valuable was the abundance of information and the professionalism of the instructor. Doug really knows the material! Thank you!

AnonymousCHP Peer Support Trainee

Doug was energized and engaging, which made the material easier to understand and follow.

AnonymousCHP Peer Support Trainee

Doug is very passionate about the training and is a fantastic instructor!

AnonymousCHP Peer Support Trainee

They say that leadership is about positively influencing others. Your leadership was beyond influential and impressive.

Carmen GoffredoSenior Investigator, NY State Police

I (now) feel that I am much better equipped to recognize when an employee might be needing help and how to put that employee in contact with the resources that could be of benefit. Doug... (was) very engaging, passionate, and exuded expertise. I was very impressed with (his) knowledge.

CHP SergeantFirst Line Supervisor

Doug was super knowledgeable, understanding issues associated with law enforcement, (and had) compassion for the subject.

CHP SergeantFirst Line Supervisor

Doug was awesome... very charismatic. (The course helped me know how) to better manage my own stress and what resources are available for myself and officers.

CHP SergeantFirst Line Supervisor

Doug was very engaging and full of energy. All Sergeants should know about EMDR and how to get OIS troopers access to it when needed.

CHP SergeantFirst Line Supervisor

Doug provided a very in-depth training on stress and the job. Great training and should be given to all offices, not just FSA. (He was) very knowledgeable and (had a) great attitude.

CHP SergeantFirst Line Supervisor

Excellent presentation, very funny presenter... it was nice to laugh so much. I wish we could keep him!! Very helpful and motivating.

Training ParticipantYolo Superior Court

Mr. Cyr was very passionate and informative. There was a lot of good info for us to use back at our areas.

CHP SergeantFirst Line Supervisor

As a Peer, this is my first encounter with Doug. I was very impressed with his passion and belief about heading off/coping with the effects of stress.

Law Enforcement Sergeant/Peer

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