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Alexandra Jabr

PhD, EMT-P

Founder // Educator
Emergency Resilience

Alexandra Jabr, Ph.D., EMT-P, began her career in EMS in 2003 and has been an educator since 2008. Alexandra holds a master’s degree in mental health with an emphasis in death, grief, and bereavement, and earned a Ph.D. in depth psychology, researching psychedelic therapy for first responders with PTSD. Dr. Jabr is the creator of Emergency Resilience, an online continuing education platform dedicated to helping first responders build resilience by integrating marginal topics into routine training and the CE course “Death Communication for First Responders: How to Deliver Unfortunate News.” She travels the country leading trainings for various organizations, equipping professionals with the skills to deliver death notifications with confidence, clarity, and compassion.

2026 Sessions

When Doing the 'Right' Thing Hurts: Moral Injury in EMS Providers

Moral injury is a lesser-known but significant and often overlooked challenge for EMS Providers. Unlike Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which stems from exposure to life-threatening or overwhelming events, moral injury arises when individuals are placed in situations where their actions, or inactions, conflict with their deeply held values or sense of what is “right.” These experiences may create deep emotional and moral wounds that challenge a person’s core values and identity, as well as increase the risk of suicide. This lecture explores the distinct nature of moral injury, how it differs from PTSD, and why understanding this difference matters for both personal and professional wellbeing. Through real-world examples and practical insights, participants will learn to recognize the presence of moral injury and gain strategies to respond to and mitigate its impact within first responder communities.

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Friday, May 29 11:20–11:50 AM
Room 405
Health and Wellness
Faculty

Alexandra Jabr

PhD, EMT-P

Founder // Educator
Emergency Resilience

Alexandra Jabr, Ph.D., EMT-P, began her career in EMS in 2003 and has been an educator since 2008. Alexandra holds a master’s degree in mental health with an emphasis in death, grief, and bereavement, and earned a Ph.D. in depth psychology, researching psychedelic therapy for first responders with PTSD. Dr. Jabr is the creator of Emergency Resilience, an online continuing education platform dedicated to helping first responders build resilience by integrating marginal topics into routine training and the CE course “Death Communication for First Responders: How to Deliver Unfortunate News.” She travels the country leading trainings for various organizations, equipping professionals with the skills to deliver death notifications with confidence, clarity, and compassion.
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