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More Confessions of a Trauma Junkie: My Life as a Nurse Paramedic
More True Stories from EMS and the ER
"More Confessions" shares the raw and honest feelings of emergency service professionals through true 'story behind the story' revelations. Disclosing experiences from both sides of the gurney, Sherry and other EMS, ER, paramilitary, and firefighter responders walk you along their fragile line of sanity. Using humor as a life raft during perfect storms, workers reflect upon how they endure and survive personal and professional tragedy while trying not to care too much, and what happens when they failin that attempt. A graduate student in psychology, Sherry is a paramedic, trauma nurse, and crisis interventionist who led a national paramilitary crisis response team and continues conducting crisis management training throughout the U.S.
Emergency Service Professionals Praise More Confessions
"Once again, Sherry brings to life the overlooked or, too often, over-hyped world of theemergency services for all to experience. She does so with a vitality and spirit thatmakes her prose almost poetic. If you want to glimpse the amazing world of EMSfrom 'behind the curtain, ' "More Confessions" is for you. Highest recommendations."
--Rev. Don Brown, B.A., M.Div., Flight Paramedic (retired), Chaplain, Lt. Col., CAP
(retired); Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Grand Saline, TX
"More Confessions will take you to the edge of first responder insanity with honestyand integrity. Sherry has once again opened our world to the reader by cleverly describingthe unbelievable experiences that we have every day. This book is the realdeal "
--Peter Volkmann, MSW, EMT, Chief-Stockport NY Police Department.
"Through the venue of real and personable human experience stories, Sherry's "MoreConfessions" is a powerfully written sequel that provides key insights into the need forthose who work in emergency and disaster response, as well as their families, to activelyand purposely recognize and consistently address their physical, mental, andspiritual well-being. All who read this book will be touched deeply in some way."
--Harvey J. Burnett, Jr., PhD, LP,
President, Michigan Crisis Response Association
Sergeant, Buchanan Police Department
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Behavioral Sciences Dept., Andrews University
Learn more at www.SherryJonesMayo.com
From the Reflections of America Series at Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com
Medical: Allied Health Services - Emergency Medical Services
"More Confessions" shares the raw and honest feelings of emergency service professionals through true 'story behind the story' revelations. Disclosing experiences from both sides of the gurney, Sherry and other EMS, ER, paramilitary, and firefighter responders walk you along their fragile line of sanity. Using humor as a life raft during perfect storms, workers reflect upon how they endure and survive personal and professional tragedy while trying not to care too much, and what happens when they failin that attempt. A graduate student in psychology, Sherry is a paramedic, trauma nurse, and crisis interventionist who led a national paramilitary crisis response team and continues conducting crisis management training throughout the U.S.
Emergency Service Professionals Praise More Confessions
"Once again, Sherry brings to life the overlooked or, too often, over-hyped world of theemergency services for all to experience. She does so with a vitality and spirit thatmakes her prose almost poetic. If you want to glimpse the amazing world of EMSfrom 'behind the curtain, ' "More Confessions" is for you. Highest recommendations."
--Rev. Don Brown, B.A., M.Div., Flight Paramedic (retired), Chaplain, Lt. Col., CAP
(retired); Pastor, First United Methodist Church, Grand Saline, TX
"More Confessions will take you to the edge of first responder insanity with honestyand integrity. Sherry has once again opened our world to the reader by cleverly describingthe unbelievable experiences that we have every day. This book is the realdeal "
--Peter Volkmann, MSW, EMT, Chief-Stockport NY Police Department.
"Through the venue of real and personable human experience stories, Sherry's "MoreConfessions" is a powerfully written sequel that provides key insights into the need forthose who work in emergency and disaster response, as well as their families, to activelyand purposely recognize and consistently address their physical, mental, andspiritual well-being. All who read this book will be touched deeply in some way."
--Harvey J. Burnett, Jr., PhD, LP,
President, Michigan Crisis Response Association
Sergeant, Buchanan Police Department
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Behavioral Sciences Dept., Andrews University
Learn more at www.SherryJonesMayo.com
From the Reflections of America Series at Modern History Press www.ModernHistoryPress.com
Medical: Allied Health Services - Emergency Medical Services
168 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
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June 9, 2018
Following the layout of the superbly written Confessions of a Trauma Junkie, More Confessions of a Trauma Junkie continues to showcase the author's skillful writing talent.
If you are considering a career in the medical field or law enforcement, particularly as a first responder, you must read both of these books. You'll either dig in for the long haul of a serious life-changing career or you'll run off to the local florist to learn to make flower arrangements. These traumatic stories are no joke, told from front and center, no holding back except for out of respect, with the gallows humor needed to continue the work and to allow the reader relief from such unimaginable situations the human body, mind, and spirit experiences.
These are stories of trauma and tragedy experienced by everyday people and the heroism of the first responders who dedicate their lives to saving lives. The books are a behind-the-scenes view of reality. Highly recommend for family members of first responders as these stories will give you an idea of what it is the first responder in your life cannot tell you about their day at work.
I received this book from the publisher and I have volunteered to share my review. All of the opinions are 100% mine.
If you are considering a career in the medical field or law enforcement, particularly as a first responder, you must read both of these books. You'll either dig in for the long haul of a serious life-changing career or you'll run off to the local florist to learn to make flower arrangements. These traumatic stories are no joke, told from front and center, no holding back except for out of respect, with the gallows humor needed to continue the work and to allow the reader relief from such unimaginable situations the human body, mind, and spirit experiences.
These are stories of trauma and tragedy experienced by everyday people and the heroism of the first responders who dedicate their lives to saving lives. The books are a behind-the-scenes view of reality. Highly recommend for family members of first responders as these stories will give you an idea of what it is the first responder in your life cannot tell you about their day at work.
I received this book from the publisher and I have volunteered to share my review. All of the opinions are 100% mine.
April 6, 2023
Keeping It Real
I really enjoyed the author's writing style because it feels authentic and doesn't sugarcoat the fact that not every case has a good outcome. I appreciated that Sherry and her fellow professionals didn't look down on those they took care of even when the patient was in that predicament because of their own poor choices. And I liked that she freely admitted they sometimes use "black humor" among themselves to cope and decompress.
As someone who has worked in the mental health field, I know the importance of self care as well as self control and it's clear this author does as well. It can be easy to become overwhelmed or burn out when dealing with people's pain day after day and that applies whether the person is hurting physically, mentally or both!
The book flowed well and patient identities were guarded appropriately and changed in accordance with HIPAA laws to protect confidentiality. The stories were interesting and held my attention throughout.
I know not every patient or client is pleasant, and some are not easy to deal with. Some don't have the best hygiene but they are ALL human beings deserving of respect and help when they are hurt. Sherry and her colleagues provided that as well as human connection and compassion. Well done!
I really enjoyed the author's writing style because it feels authentic and doesn't sugarcoat the fact that not every case has a good outcome. I appreciated that Sherry and her fellow professionals didn't look down on those they took care of even when the patient was in that predicament because of their own poor choices. And I liked that she freely admitted they sometimes use "black humor" among themselves to cope and decompress.
As someone who has worked in the mental health field, I know the importance of self care as well as self control and it's clear this author does as well. It can be easy to become overwhelmed or burn out when dealing with people's pain day after day and that applies whether the person is hurting physically, mentally or both!
The book flowed well and patient identities were guarded appropriately and changed in accordance with HIPAA laws to protect confidentiality. The stories were interesting and held my attention throughout.
I know not every patient or client is pleasant, and some are not easy to deal with. Some don't have the best hygiene but they are ALL human beings deserving of respect and help when they are hurt. Sherry and her colleagues provided that as well as human connection and compassion. Well done!
August 15, 2022
ok
I really enjoyed her first book, but this one was a little weaker. It seemed she was really stretching to make anecdotes.
I really enjoyed her first book, but this one was a little weaker. It seemed she was really stretching to make anecdotes.
May 16, 2021
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