Confessions of a Trauma Junkie

Ride in the back of the ambulance with Sherry Jones MayoShare the innermost feelings of emergency services workers as they encountertrauma, tragedy, redemption, and even a little humor. Sherry Jones Mayo has beenan Emergency Medical Technician, Emergerncy Room Nurse, and an on-scene criticalincident debriefer for Hurricane Katrina. Most people who have observed orexperienced physical, mental or emotional crisis have single perspectives. Thisbook allows readers to stand on both sides of the gurney; it details a progressionfrom innocence to enlightened caregiver to burnout, glimpsing into each stage personallyand professionally.Emergency Service Professionals Praise Confessions of a Trauma Junkie'A must read for those who choose to subject themselves to life at its best and atits worst. Sherry offers insight in the Emergency Response business that most peoplecannot imagine.'--Maj Gen Richard L. Bowling, former Commanding General, USAF Auxiliary (CAP)'Sherry Mayo shares experiences and unique personal insights of first responders.Told with poetry, sensitivity and a touch of humor at times, all are real, providingviews into realities EMTs, Nurses, and other first responders encounter. Recommendedreading for anyone working with trauma, crises, critical incidents in anyprofession.' -- George W. Doherty, MS, LPC, President Rocky Mountain Region Disaster Mental Health Institute'Sherry has captured the essence of working with people who have witnessedtrauma. It made me cry, it made me laugh, it helped me to understand differentlythe work of our Emergency Services Personnel. I consider this a ’MUST READ’ forall of us who wish to be helpful to those who work in these professions.'--Dennis Potter, LMSW, CAAC, FAAETS, ICISF Instructor'Confessions of a Trauma Junkie is an honest, powerful, and moving account ofthe emotional realities of helping others! Sherry Mayo gives us a privileged lookinto the healing professions she knows firsthand. The importance of peer supportis beautifully illustrated. This book will deepen the readers respect for those whoserve.' --Victor Welzant, PsyD, Director of Education and Training, The International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, IncLearn more at www.SherryJonesMayo.comAvailable in trade paper, hardcover, and eBook formatsFrom the Reflections of America SeriesModern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.comMED003010 Medical : Allied Health Services - Emergency Medical Services BIO017520 Biography & Autobiography : Medical - GeneralPSY022040 Psychology : Psychopathology - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder