Inthe world of EMS and healthcare, we are often taught to "suck it up"and move on to the next call. But what if the very struggles we face could bethe catalyst for our greatest growth?

Weare proud to announce a powerful pre-conference workshop at the 2026Tidewater Healthcare Expo: Struggle Well, a two-day intensiveprogram delivered by the Boulder Crest Foundation.

What is Struggle Well?

StruggleWell is a peer-led, science-backed training program based on the principles of PosttraumaticGrowth (PTG). It is designed specifically for first responders andhealthcare professionals who are regularly exposed to stress and trauma. Ratherthan focusing on "disorder," this course equips you with a proactiveroadmap to transform struggle into lifelong strength.

Course Highlights:

• The     Science of PTG: Gain an in-depth understanding     of how to move beyond resilience to actual growth.
• Interactive     Exercises: Explore personal and     professional perspectives on struggle through immersive case studies.
• Practical     Tools: Learn daily practices to     regulate thoughts and actions, fostering deeper relationships and a     renewed sense of purpose.
• Culture     Change: Discover how to integrate     these principles into your agency to support yourself and your colleagues.

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