Certified Brain-Based Peer Support Leadership

Certified Brain-Based Peer Support Leadership - First Responder Edition

Integrating cutting-edge neuroscience with practical peer support tools—so you can lead with confidence, clarity, and the resilience to sustain your impact.

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Attention First Responders!

The Certified Brain-Based Peer Support Leadership (First Responder Edition) course  will redefine how you approach leadership, peer support, and personal resilience—so you can thrive in life and service.

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What is Peer Support Leadership?

Peer Support Leadership is the practice of supporting colleagues through moments of stress, trauma, or crisis with structure, emotional intelligence, and clarity. In high-pressure environments, such as emergency response, peer leaders play a key role in fostering psychological safety and maintaining team cohesion. For first responders, it means recognising signs of distress, responding without becoming overwhelmed, and leading with intention. For organisations, it strengthens internal support systems, reduces burnout, and contributes to a culture of resilience and trust.

Who is This Course for?

First Responders Support Roles

Firefighters, police officers, paramedics, dispatchers, and others on the front lines will gain brain-based tools to recognise stress, communicate clearly, and support teammate.
Leaders in Emergency Services

Supervisors, team leads, and training officers will benefit from practical strategies to build psychologically safe teams and respond to challenges with clarity, not reactivity.
Departments and Agencies

Organisations committed to wellbeing and retention can use this course to strengthen internal support systems, reduce burnout, and foster a culture of trust and resilience.

Why This Certification Matters:

Earning the Certified Brain-Based Peer Support Leadership credential positions you as a trusted expert in applying neuroscience to mental health and peer support practices. It signifies your dedication to innovation, excellence, and impactful leadership in high-stress environments.

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What This 3-Module Online Course Offers:

Every Hope After Trauma Academy course provides participants with additional resources and strategies for support and further understanding. Each course includes a course e-book, on-demand video lessons, strategies, and more!

Certification

Upon successfully completing the course, you’ll receive a certificate. This certificate demonstrates your commitment to personal and professional growth.
Flexible Format 

100% online, designed for busy professionals. Access engaging video lessons anytime, enabling you to learn at your own pace and revisit concepts as needed.
Applied Skills

Practical strategies tailored to high-stress environments, helping first responders navigate real-life challenges with clarity, confidence, and resilience.

Course curriculum

1. Introduction
1. Chapter 1: (B) Build Trust & Respect
2. Lesson 1.1 Reality vs. Professional Image
3. Lesson 1.2 Fundamental Truths
4. Lesson 1.3 Building a Foundation
5. Chapter 2: (R) Recognize the Brain
6. Lesson 2.1 The 5 Critical Brain Regions
7. Lesson 2.2 Your Brain on Leadership
8. Lesson 2.3 Rediscover Your Non-Negotiables
9. Lesson 2.4 The REST Method
10. Elite Peer Support Debrief
1. Chapter 3: (A) Advocate for Brain Optimization
2. Lesson 3.1 Cognitive Control vs. Cognitive Mastery
3. Lesson 3.2 Emotional Suppression vs. Emotional Mastery
4. Lesson 3.3 Conformist Mindset vs. Outlier Mindset
5. Lesson 3.4 Physical Fitness vs. Somatic Mastery
6. Lesson 3.5 Self-Care vs. Soul-Care
7. Chapter 4 (1) Inspire Self-Leadership
8. Lesson 4.1 The BOSS Method
9. Elite Peer Support Debrief
1. Chapter 5 (N) Navigate Post-Traumatic Success
2. Lesson 5.1 Moving Beyond Support
3. Lesson 5.2 The Neuro-Mastery Fast Track Model (FR Edition)
1. Closing Message

About this course

$599.00
24 lessons
2.5 hours of video content

What Are the Course Outcomes?

By completing this course, learners will gain a solid foundation in peer support leadership, understanding its role in building trust and psychological safety. They will develop greater self-awareness through neuroscience-based insights into stress, regulation, and emotional resilience — learning to lead themselves before leading others. Finally, participants will be equipped to navigate post-crisis environments with clarity, helping their peers recover well after difficult events. The course prepares individuals and organisations to respond, not react — fostering leadership that is sustainable, and rooted in care.

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Meet your instructor

Dr. Pamela Seraphine

Dr. Pamela Seraphine is a neuroscientist, consultant, and musician renowned for her expertise in PTSD, trauma, and brain health. Specializing in applied neuroscience for workplace mental health and trauma recovery, she boasts over two decades of invaluable experience in mental health education, advocacy, and leadership.