Researcher-Practitioner
St. George Fire Protection District
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Amanda Weathers-Meyer is a researcher-practitioner with St. George Fire Protection District in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology and a M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her area of focus involves improving the mental fitness of firefighters through bodily movement, mindfulness, and facilitating a greater mind-body connection. Dr. Weathers-Meyer has conducted several studies with fire departments located throughout Louisiana. Her studies have investigated the effects of mindfulness-based physical activity on mental health outcomes in firefighters. She has also piloted mind-body tactical training programs for firefighters to promote psychological resilience and improved stress management. Her clinical work focuses on culturally congruent counseling practices in the fire service. Dr. Weathers-Meyer is a PLPC in the State of Louisiana and National Certified Counselor.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM