Tracy Hejmanowski

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Tracy S. Hejmanowski is a licensed clinical psychologist with 24 years of expertise focused on occupational stress and trauma among first responders and military communities. She founded First Responder Project, a nonprofit that provides summits, peer trainings, and recalibration retreats for first responders and their loved ones.

Dr. Hejmanowski’s has worked with repatriated POW’s, Special Warfare Operations, law enforcement, fire/rescue, and their families. She served as an active duty and contracted Navy psychologist for 19 years and has run retreats for 13 years.

Dr. Hejmanowski has a clinical practice, provides advanced training for peer support teams, consults with several Sheriff’s Offices and the Air Force Ready Firefighter Program, speaks nationally and authors regularly. She is an IAFF-trained Red/Blue Line Rescue provider and is a designated National FOP Vetted Provider.

July 31, 2024

Dr. Tracy Hejmanowski—The Science of Operational Stress | S4 E31

In this episode, we invite you to join us for a profound conversation with Dr. Tracy Hejmanowski, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the visionary Founder of the First Responder Project. Dr. Hejmanowski brings a wealth of experience from her work consulting with multiple Florida Sheriff’s Offices, the Air Force’s Ready Firefighter Program, and the Navy. Together, we will explore powerful concepts such as "Stress Inoculation," the "Path of Least Resistance," and the "Exposure Catalog"—all of which play crucial roles in maintaining the mental health and operational readiness of first responders.

Guest: Tracy Hejmanowski

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