Tool Box Tuesdays
July 1, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Peer Support 101 with Jim Petry, MS, LPC
For a team of one or a team of 20, maintaining enthusiasm and interest in building and growing peer support can be difficult at times. This discussion focuses on ideas to help you engage with your department. Little ideas and big ideas will be shared. If you are feeling unengaged as a trained peer supporter, join us to reignite your enthusiasm for helping others.
July 8, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Clinical Consultation with Jim Petry, MS, LPC
Jim has spent the past 34 years in public safety as a Firefighter, Paramedic, Fire & EMS Instructor, and achieved many other certifications related to being a first responder. His early goal was to leave the fire service better than it was when he joined in 1989. Through educating new recruits, introducing peer support, and demonstrating quality leadership, I continually work to achieve that goal. Recently, he completed his master’s in clinical Mental Health from Xavier University. With this education, he will continue to serve his brothers and sisters working on the front lines.
His belief is that every person has value, intrapersonal strength, the ability to improve their lives,
and the desire to achieve happiness. As a clinician, his role is to assist them in recognizing and
strengthening their coping skills, support systems, self-value, and ability to affect positive
changes surrounding their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. Through forming a therapeutic
trusting relationship, he can assist them in forming new neural pathways built on strength and
positive reinforcement.
July 15, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Meet Your Treatment Provider
First Responder Support Group Overview with Jim Petry, MS, LPC
You are not alone, so don’t go it alone! As a first responder and licensed clinician, Jim Petry offers a unique perspective to First Responder Peer Support. He can talk about the demands of being a first responder because he knows the job.
During this session you will be able to learn about what the First Responders Support Group has to offer you and/or department members:
- Talk with those who know the job and the negative effects it can have on a person. O
- The support group can help you navigate the new waters of living a healthy lifestyle.
- The group can also shed light on what treatment is really like, what you can expect and how you can improve your chances for success.
- Talk to those that get it.
- Learn how to be happier and become a better spouse, coworker, and first responder.
- For more details and to register, contact Jim Petry at jpetry1980@gmail.com or cell: 513-616-3571.
July 22, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Tactile Tuesday
Bullet Proofing the Body with Josh True and Jen Farmer
Information coming soon!
Reignite Your Role in Peer Support with the Tri-State Peer Support Team
Join us on April 10, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., via Zoom.
Stay Informed & Build Skills
Stay up to date with peer support-specific training opportunities, enhance your understanding of peer support work, and learn new skills or improve existing ones.
Support & Connection
Participate in quarterly peer-to-peer check-ins to support one another while building meaningful relationships with Peer Supporters across the region.
Gain Access to Resources
Gain fast access to updated lists of vetted clinical resources. have them at your fingertips when you need them most.
Take Care of Each Other.
First Responder Support Group
You are not alone so don’t go it alone.
- Are you looking for support as you develop new habits and build or rebuild relationships?
- Want support in making positive changes in your behavior and outlook?
- Has a family member suggested you need to get help?
- Are you drinking more?
- Do you “hate” everyone?
- At a loss about how to feel better?
Talk with those who know the job and the negative effects it can have on a person. Our support group can help you navigate the new waters of living a healthy lifestyle. Learn how to be happier and become a better spouse, coworker, community member, and human.
MEETINGS WILL BE VIA ZOOM STARTING JULY 2ND, 2024,
FIRST AND THIRD TUESDAY NIGHTS, 7 PM TO 8 PM
Jim Petry, Group Leader
Jim is a current fire fighter with 30 + years of experience and has a Master Degree in Counseling from Xavier University.
For more details and to register, contact Jim Petry:
email: jpetry1980@gmail.com
cell: 513-616-3571