Dr. Raymond D. Shelton is an author, consultant, international conference presenter, workshop and seminar leader. He has been a member of the Emergency Service community for 40 years, serving as a fire fighter and EMS educator. As co-author of the book Comprehensive Acute Traumatic Stress Management, he develops programs in the hospital, corporate, government, mental health, religious and emergency service communities to safely and effectively manage the stress of crisis and catastrophe.
Dr. Shelton provides consultation and training to organizations in the development and implementation of the Comprehensive Acute Traumatic Stress Management (CATSM) program. Dr. Shelton regularly provides expert commentary to the media regarding traumatic stress following traumatic incidents. His seminars and workshops cover a wide range of topics and have been described as high energy, practical and down to earth. His presentation style allows each participant to feel personally involved and connected to the material.