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Operational Resiliency Protocol (ORP): Free & Accessible Training for First Responders in 2026

By Miranda Arellano, RP — EMDR Certified Therapist & EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Clinical Director, Healing Connections Psychotherapy


As 2025 comes to a close and we step into a new year, many First Responders are carrying the weight of another twelve months of calls, crises, community demands, and constant readiness. The pace rarely slows, and the expectations never lessen — even though the nervous system often begs for a chance to reset.


At Healing Connections, we see this clearly. We witness the toll that front-line work can have on the body, the mind, relationships, and long-term health. And we also see the strength, commitment, and grit behind every uniform.


That’s why, throughout 2026, we are offering the Operational Resiliency Protocol (ORP) training in two accessible formats:

⭐ FREE In-Person ORP Training (North Bay)

⭐ Low-Cost Virtual ORP Training ($40 per participant)



Our mission is simple: Make frontline wellness tools accessible, practical, and built for the real world of First Responder life.


What Is the Operational Resiliency Protocol (ORP)?

The ORP is a trauma-informed, neuroscience-based framework developed specifically for First Responders — Fire, Police, EMS, Corrections, Dispatch, and Military.

The protocol focuses on tools that support:

  • Emotional regulation during high-stress events

  • Operational grounding while on scene

  • Faster recovery after difficult calls

  • Cumulative stress reduction

  • Long-term resiliency and readiness

  • Improved team connection and support

Every strategy taught in ORP is designed to be practical, time-efficient, and usable in the flow of emergency work — not just in a therapy room.


Why This Matters Now

Frontline workers face layers of stress that the general public rarely sees. Chronic hypervigilance, moral injury, organizational pressures, sleep disruption, trauma exposure, and the constant responsibility to be available at any moment all take a toll on the nervous system.


Resiliency isn’t built by ignoring the impact — it’s built by understanding how the body responds to stress and learning how to intervene.

ORP provides the “how.”


Who Is Teaching This Program?

The ORP training is led by Miranda Arellano, RP, Clinical Director of Healing Connections Psychotherapy.

Miranda is an:

  • EMDR Certified Therapist

  • EMDRIA Approved Consultant

  • Trauma specialist working extensively with First Responders

  • Developer of the Operational Resiliency Protocol

  • Founder of the national advocacy platform “Missing in Canada”

Her work bridges advanced trauma therapies, frontline realities, and practical resiliency-building that actually fits the lifestyle and demands of First Responders.


2026 Training Dates

Virtual (Zoom) — $40 per participant

Feb 13 • March 6 • April 3 • June 5 • Sept 4 • Nov 6🕘 9:00–10:30 AM (EST)

If financial barriers exist for virtual sessions, simply email us — no First Responder will be turned away.


FREE In-Person (North Bay)

Feb 19 • Mar 19 • May 21 • July 16 • Sept 17 • Nov 19🕕 6:00–7:30 PM📍 183 First Ave West, North Bay


How to Register

Phone: 705-980-0777

A Message to First Responders

As we enter the new year: thank you for everything you do, everything you hold, and everything you continue to show up for.


Our goal is to ensure you have the tools, grounding, and internal resources you need to do your job safely — and to take care of yourselves in the process.


Wishing you a safe holiday season and a resilient start to 2026. We look forward to seeing you at ORP training in 2026!

 
 
 

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