Mind Over Mayday

Описание: Part of the Baltimore County Fire Department EMS Academy Training Series.
Mind Over Mayday
June 26, 2025

Training By,

Rachael N.Belcher, PMFC
Baltimore County Fire Department

Rachael Belcher is a paramedic with the Baltimore County (MD) Fire Department. With over 25 years of experience in EMS, and as a former 911 operator and police dispatcher, she brings a wealth of firsthand knowledge to her advocacy for the mental health and well-being of first responders. Driven by overcoming her own mental health struggles after decades of exposure to trauma and grief in the line of duty, Rachael has dedicated her recent work to advocating, educating, and raising awareness surrounding the unique challenges faced by those on the frontlines.
Her mission is to inspire change and advocate for Mental Wellness education and resiliency tools to become a regular part of operational readiness nationwide.

Jessica LeTourneau, LCPC, NCC
New Perspectives

Jessica LeTourneau, LCPC has been working in the mental health field for over 20 years. She has been established in private practice since 2013 and is the CEO of New Perspectives. Prior to private practice, Jessica worked with children, adolescents, and adults in various settings such as inpatient psychiatric
hospitalization, residential treatment, Veterans Affairs intensive outpatient programs, in-home behavioral intervention, and outpatient clinics. She is most passionate about treating military veterans, law enforcement, and first responders.

In addition to her tenure in the mental health field, Jessica has an extensive background in health and fitness. She worked as a CrossFit Coach, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor for 15 years. It is her belief that mental and physical health go “hand and hand.” When the mind is healthy, the body follows suit.

Jessica utilizes a direct, strength-based approach when educating clients about trauma, attachment responses, creative coping strategies, and the autonomic nervous system. Her approach incorporates research from attachment theory, neuroscience, internal family systems model, somatic resourcing, Brainspotting, and EMDR therapy.