The Rookie
Resilience and grit for the new First-Responder
Resilience & Peer Support
The Rookie
Stepping into a career as a first-responder is more than learning the procedures — it’s developing the mindset and emotional stamina that keep you standing strong when the job tests you most. The Rookie: GRIT and Resilience for New First Responders is a one-day, interactive workshop designed to help new police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and dispatchers build the intangible skills that fuel long-term success.
State Approvals
This course has been approved by the following organizations
Michigan MCOLES
Michigan SNC
How will I grow?
Learn practical strategies to maintain motivation under pressure, navigate early-career challenges, manage setbacks, and develop a healthy mindset for growth and service.
Who is it for?
Early Career First-Responders
What is it?
Participants will explore the foundations of grit, resilience, and emotional intelligence—the traits that separate those who survive the job from those who truly thrive in it.
Course Details
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Highly skilled instructors, excellent course materials, real impact that makes a difference.
In-Person
$259.00
Resilience & Peer Support
The Rookie
Resilience and grit for the new First-Responder
Second Instructor Name
8:00 AM
-
5:00 PM
ET
Dec 9, 2025
(1 Day)
Richard Janka, PsyD
41100 Plymouth Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
In-Person
$259.00
Resilience & Peer Support
The Rookie
Resilience and grit for the new First-Responder
Second Instructor Name
8:00 AM
-
5:00 PM
ET
Feb 10, 2026
(1 Day)
Richard Janka, PsyD
41100 Plymouth Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
Resilience & Peer Support
Available Sessions
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