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Judith Acosta, LISW, CHT
Judith Acosta, LISW, CHT
Judith Acosta, LISW, MSW, ChT, is a licensed psychotherapist, hypnotherapist and crisis counselor in private practice in New York, as well as a consultant in the use of classical homeopathy. She’s trained in critical incident stress management, was a member of the Victims Assistance Program, the Hudson Valley CISM Team, the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and the clinical panel of POPPA—Police Organization Providing Peer Assist ance with New York City police officers.
She is the author of The Next Osama, co-author of The Worst is Over and the newly released Verbal First Aid, as well as the author of numerous articles on mental health and cultural issues. She specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, and grief. She can be reached via her website at www.wordsaremedicine.com.
content by Judith Acosta, LISW, CHT
Winnie Maggiore Represents EMS in the Field & Courtroom
W. Ann Maggiore fights for EMS providers’ rights in the courtroom while maintaining her paramedic certification.
The Unexpected Consequences of On-Scene Photography
Even if your intent is honorable, consider the full effects of taking pictures on calls.
Why We Relive our Patient's Pain
The traumatic events experienced by EMS providers as part of their jobs can eventually intensify to the point where they feel too much distress.
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Philips WhisperFlow CPAP system
A portable, simple, cost-effective and non-invasive alternative to intubation.
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Articles
Day 4: Where in the World (of EMS) is A.J.?
A.J. explores a compact CT scanner and point-of-care-laboratory and telemedicine system... More >
Videos- Culture of Safety Draft Document
- Video: Demanding Safety
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- Video: Integrated EMS
- Rural Example of Community Medicine
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EMS Airway Clinic
Innovation & Progress
Follow in the footsteps of these inspirational leaders of EMS.
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60 Hospitalized After Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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EMT Student, Pediatrician Save Hit & Run Victim in New Jersey
EMT student helped accident victim while awaiting emergency responders.
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Georgia Teen Seeks EMT Who Helped Save Her 13 Years Ago
Teen wants to thank hero EMT after 13 years.
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Exodus of Paramedics Cause D.C. Staffing Concerns
53 have left since Kenneth Ellerbe became chief in 2011.
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Connecticut Commuter Trains Collide
Five people have critical injuries in derailment outside of Fairfield.
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Photos from RETTMobil: German Boxer
Photos of the German Boxer armored ambulance on display at RETTmobil.
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Photos from RETTmobil: Ambulances on the Show Floor
A.J. Heightman takes you on a tour of the RETTmobil show floor.
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The AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher Conversion Kit - EMS Today 2013
AmbuBus®, Bus Stretcher all-hazards preparedness & response tool
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Field Bridge Xpress ePCR on iPad, Android, Kindle Fire
Sneak peek of customizable run forms & more.
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EZ-IO® Intraosseous Infusion System Real Time Humerus Infusion
Leg access using the EZ-IO.
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