About the book
How can fire fighter families cope with the emotional toll of loving a first responder? There are ceaseless worries--about the physical dangers of the profession, the cumulative stress, and the long hours spent away from home. In this compassionate and knowledgeable guide--now fully revised and updated--psychologist Ellen Kirschman shares sage advice and practical strategies for when times get tough. From dealing with occupational hazards like trauma, marital tension, and substance use problems, to the psychological effects of fighting wildland fires, Dr. Kirschman understands the unique challenges of life on the front lines. With candor and wisdom, she shows fire fighters and their loved ones how to navigate the highs and lows of “the best job in the world.”
Editions of I Love a Fire Fighter
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781462541003
- EBook
- ISBN 9781462546558
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How can fire fighter families cope with the emotional toll of loving a first responder? There are ceaseless worries--about the physical dangers of the profession, the cumulative stress, and the long hours spent away from home. In this compassionate and knowledgeable guide--now fully revised and updated--psychologist Ellen Kirschman shares sage advice and practical strategies for when times get tough. From dealing with occupational hazards like trauma, marital tension, and substance use problems, to the psychological effects of fighting wildland fires, Dr. Kirschman understands the unique challenges of life on the front lines. With candor and wisdom, she shows fire fighters and their loved ones how to navigate the highs and lows of “the best job in the world.”
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What is I Love a Fire Fighter about?
How can fire fighter families cope with the emotional toll of loving a first responder? There are ceaseless worries--about the physical dangers of the profession, the cumulative stress, and the long hours spent away from home. In this compassionate and knowledgeable guide--now fully revised and updated--psychologist Ellen Kirschman shares sage advice and practical strategies for when times get tough. From dealing with occupational hazards like trauma, marital tension, and substance use problems, to the psychological effects of fighting wildland fires, Dr. Kirschman understands the unique challenges of life on the front lines. With candor and wisdom, she shows fire fighters and their loved ones how to navigate the highs and lows of “the best job in the world.”
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in I Love a Fire Fighter?
Health, Relationships and Personal development > Family and health > Relationships and families: advice, topics and issues > Dating, relationships, living together and marriage: advice, topics and issues
Where can I read a sample of I Love a Fire Fighter?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781462541003
Who is/are the Author/s of the book I Love a Fire Fighter?
Ellen Kirschman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
I Love a Fire Fighter is available as paperback(ISBN 9781462541003) and ebook(ISBN 9781462546558)
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