Former Mental Health ChaplainResilency and Retention Team LeadRetired National Guard Chaplain (Special Forces)Chaplain Thomas C. Houston is an engaging and dynamic speaker who captivates his audience's attention immediately. His diverse background and global experiences (22 countries) are rarely equaled by someone twice his age. Dr. Houston's caring and down to earth attitude breaks down barriers quickly and effectively. He serves as a healthcare workforce resiliency and retention team lead for the State of Colorado and is a U.S. Army Special Forces Chaplain (Retired) with the National Guard. ...

Certified Crisis ChaplainEmergency Service ChaplainRev. Stephen D. Carlson's professional career in Emergency Services began in 1977. He has primarily worked in EMS as a Paramedic. He has also worked as a Firefighter/Rescue Officer, Special Deputy, Public Safety Diver/Dive Medic and Dispatcher. Beyond his Emergency Service work, Steve is currently serving as an Emergency Service Chaplain in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro Area and around the Upper Midwest. Steve is the Founder/Executive Director/Sr. Chaplain for Midwest Crisis Ministries. He also serves as chaplain for the MN EMS Honor Guard, ...

Chaplain (fire, police, hospital, crisis, disaster)FirefighterDisaster Spiritual CareThom has worked with emergency responders in many aspects from the aspect of a chaplain to helping them through various crisis, from their work and also through their life. He is also a correspondent for one of the fire service periodicals, trying to assist in experiences that firefighters go through. WORKSHOPS, PRESENTATIONS AND SEMINAR TOPICS AND DESCRIPTIONSFirefighter suicide and mental health The discussion discusses an introduction to suicide, including the warning signs. General information about ...

Staff Pastoral Psychotherapist at Winter Park Recovery Center & Life Sciences AcademyBoard Certified Pastoral Counselor & Christian Counselor; Diplomate through AACT as a Clinical Pastoral Counselor & Marriage & Family Pastoral Therapist; Master Life CoachDoctor of Child and Family Therapy; Doctor of Ministry in Organizational Behavior and TransformationWhile growing up in the Pacific Northwest, I was privileged to have a solid family environment, excellent collegepreparatoryschooling, and close, personal relationships--all of which added up to a very enjoyable childhood. ...