Emergency Resilience and Breaking Bad News with Alexandra Jabr

In today's episode, we'll explore some of the key resources
around breaking bad news and innovative approaches to building
compassionate systems and individuals. Our guest shares her
insights on the latest trends and best practices in breaking bad
news and treatment of PTSD. We also explore some of the key
resources available on EmergencyResilience.com, including Alex's
organic story, breaking bad news and the fundamental elements of
how to do this well. We also examine PTSD and the use of ketamine
therapy based on Alex's PhD thesis.





Alexandra Jabr is an accomplished emergency medical professional,
educator, and advocate for mental health and resilience among
first responders. With a career spanning over two decades,
Alexandra has dedicated her life to the service of others,
specialising in EMS and paramedic training. Her extensive
experience in the field, coupled with a Master's degree in Mental
Health and Wellness with an emphasis on Grief and Bereavement in
first responders. Her PhD focussed on the use of Ketamine
integrative therapy to treat PTSD in Firefighters.


In addition to her fieldwork, Alexandra is a passionate educator,
teaching numerous EMS courses that prepare the next generation of
emergency responders with practical, real-world knowledge. She is
also a prolific writer and speaker, contributing regularly to
industry publications and websites like EmergencyResilience.com.
Her work emphasises the importance of resilience, not just in
physical preparedness but also in mental health and emotional
endurance.





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