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Resilience & Peer Support

Grit and Tenacity for the 911 Professional

More than a headset.

This job demands grit, resilience, and the strength to thrive under pressure. This course gives you practical tools to build endurance, sharpen focus, and lead with resilience.


  • This is a Pre-Conference class hosted by CALNENA. 

Sunday March 1, 2026 8 AM - 5 PM

Los Angeles, CA - CALNENA Conference

Instructors: Rick Janka, PsyD and Ryan Dedmon, MA, CMCP


To register & pay: https://bit.ly/gt911professionals


Conference Website: https://calnena.org/events/calnena-annual-conference/

State Approvals

This course has been approved by the following organizations

How will I grow?

Develop habits that strengthen mental toughness, consistency, and
adaptability.

Who is it for?

All 911 Professionals

What is it?

Discover what grit and tenacity truly mean in 911 communications.

Course Details

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What our clients say about us...

Highly skilled instructors, excellent course materials, real impact that makes a difference.

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In-Person

$299.00

Resilience & Peer Support

Grit and Tenacity for the 911 Professional

Second Instructor Name

8:00 AM

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5:00 PM

PT

Mar 1, 2026

(1 Day)

Registration for this class is through CALNENA

Richard Janka, PsyD

Los Angeles, CA

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Resilience & Peer Support

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