Healing from PTSD in Search and Rescue: Techniques and Therapies for Processing Trauma
Search and rescue (SAR) professionals often face challenging and emotionally taxing situations, including missions that result in the discovery of human remains. These experiences can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other emotional wounds. While SAR members are trained for high-stakes operations, the psychological impact of such events can be profound. Healing from these experiences requires a combination of structured debriefing, trauma-informed support, and individual therapeutic approaches.