Research that will Change Everything for LE!

Confidential, No-Cost Trauma Recovery for Sworn Officers

 Advance the Future of Officer Mental Health

Voluntary • Confidential • No Cost to Participate
Hosted by ITR Training Institute in collaboration with Florida State University

 ITR is an integrated trauma-focused intervention utilizing art, narration, and parts - informed work. Practice-based evidence has shown Instinctual Trauma Response® (ITR) eliminates or greatly reduces traumatic stress symptoms rapidly and long-term. This IRB-approved research study offers a structured, confidential opportunity to address traumatic stress injuries—without employer involvement or career impact—while helping advance evidence-based care for first responders.

WHO THIS IS FOR

Sworn law enforcement officers interested in participating in a 6-week, in-person trauma recovery program as part of a formal research study evaluating the Instinctual Trauma Response® (ITR) method.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• Six guided, in-person sessions (90 minutes each) over six consecutive weeks
• Small-group, professional setting
• Pre- and post-assessments with qualification interview
• Opportunity to resolve up to two traumatic experiences
• No need to verbally relive or recount traumatic events in detail

This program is structured, contained, and respectful of law enforcement culture and privacy.

WHY THIS STUDY MATTERS

Effective, time-limited trauma recovery options that protect confidentiality are limited for law enforcement. By participating, you will:

• Receive structured support and learn skills to take with you 
• Maintain full confidentiality, no connection to any agency
• Contribute to establishing an evidence-based trauma recovery method for first responders nationwide

CONFIDENTIALITY & PRIVACY

• Participation is not disclosed to your department
• No employer notification
• Assessment data is anonymized and reported only in aggregate
• Participation does not affect employment, certification, or fitness-for-duty status

STUDY LOCATIONS

• Baltimore: 1965 Greenspring Dr., Timonium, MD 21093 (Wednesdays March 5-April 8th 4-5:30pm)
• Tallahassee: 840 Fiddler Court, Tallahassee, FL 32308 (Wednesdays March 5-April 8th 4-5:30pm)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

You may qualify if you:
✔ Are a sworn law enforcement officer with 5+ years of service
✔ Can attend six consecutive weekly sessions
✔ Are willing to complete pre- and post-assessments
✔ Have experienced at least one life-threatening duty-related event
✔ Can independently manage daily activities
✔ Agree not to change psychiatric medication during participation

For safety and research integrity, individuals with active psychosis, recent suicide attempts, or current pregnancy are not eligible.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE

• Free access to the full 6-week ITR program
• Resolution for at least 2 traumatic experiences
• Professional, evidence-supported care
• Opportunity to help improve trauma recovery options for law enforcement nationwide

Register By February 22st: Email: [email protected]