NO-BULLSHIT MENTAL HEALTH TOOLS

FOR THOSE WHO SERVE

If you’re generally doing well, but starting to feel the weight of your work, this program is designed for you.

Maybe you’re struggling to relax. Or you’re feeling irritated, snappy, or withdrawn. Your friends or significant other might be noticing the changes and mentioning that they are worried about you.

No matter what you are noticing, don’t wait until it’s a crisis to take action.

PROACTIVE. PRACTICAL.

THREE STAGES OF SUPPORT

Your career journey can be long and challenging.

Our goal is to give you the tools and support to navigate the twists and turns of the journey with endurance. There is a lot of talk about mental health - this program turns that talk into action.

PREPARE

Knowing the dangers of the journey and tools to remain safe is the first step. You wouldn’t go on a long hike without a map and a pack full of supplies.

In that same vein, this preparation program teaches you the tools and system that will keep you mentally strong.

REFUEL

No matter what level of athlete you are, it is essential to take breaks to refuel on a long journey.

Our refueling programs are built to keep you on track by giving you a place to assess current sources of stress and update your resilience routine appropriately.

REPAIR

Injuries happen. And sometimes we need to step off of the trail and take care of the damage.

Whether it is a critical incident, the slow build of cumulative stress, or childhood experiences, the repair program is where we take time to treat the injuries and get you back on your way.

First Responder Mental Health Therapist Shannon Mead and her therapy dog Chuck

I know what it’s like to feel like a shell. Like a shadow of my former self.

I had once been capable, motivated, and fun - but I slowly became foggy and impatient. The way I was serving seemed honorable and important, but why did it also feel like it was changing me?

In the midst of it all, I also struggled to find any mental health support that truly understood the strain of the service and could help. So once I was out of the pit, I went back to grad school, learned everything I could about the stress of guardian work, and turned Stack of Stones into the resource that I wish I had.

Mental health services can be daunting. Who can you trust? Where do you start? How does therapy actually work - and will there be crying and hugging? I get it, and my mission is to make it easier. So we’ve taken thousands of hours of clinical work and research and turned it into a collection of resources that are straightforward and tailored to the specific needs of someone that does your job.

Thank you for the work you do, and please take good care of yourself.

— Shannon, Founder/Therapist, Stack of Stones