coaching for fully-optimized first responders

Create the life you know you are capable of

Our coaching is a good fit for first responders who want to...

Improve Leadership

Be Emotionally Resilient

Be a Better Partner

Excel At Work

Bolster Their Recovery

Achieve Their Dreams

Set Clear Goals

Create Tangible Results

Hone Their Mindset

Be a Better Parent

Raise The Bar

Receive Honest Feedback

Get a Trusted Perspective

Share Confidentially

Live a Badass Life

Why Copper Warrior

Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Understood.

We designed Copper Warrior to be the embodiment of strength and adaptability.

Like copper, which is celebrated for its durability and flexibility, our program equips you with the tools to withstand all that keeps coming at you, and come out well on the other side.

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Get a handle on

your behaviors,

your habits,

your emotions,

and your life.

Get a handle on

your behaviors,

your habits,

your emotions,

and your life.

How to know if you are ready for coaching

You have successfully addressed any underlying emotional trauma with a therapist.

You are committed to the process

You see gaps between where you are and where you want to be

You are open to feedback

You have an open mind- you are coachable

You are ready to get to work

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what copper warrior

coaching can do for you

Clarity in the Chaos

In the middle of the chaos you face every day, coaching helps you find clarity about what really matters—both on the job and off. It’s about honing in on your real goals and the path to get there, aligning your toughest days with your greatest aspirations.

Decision Making Under Pressure

Sharpen your ability to make split-second decisions when it counts. With coaching, you’ll learn to cut through the noise and make choices that stand up under pressure, backed by sound judgment and clear thinking.

Accountability When It Matters

When the stakes are high, losing focus isn’t an option. Regular check-ins with your coach ensure you’re not just getting through your shifts but actively advancing towards your personal and professional goals, even when the going gets tough.

Growth Beyond the Job

Push beyond the routine; expand your skills beyond what the job demands. Coaching challenges you to build on your strengths and tackle your weaknesses, fostering growth that’s not just about being a better first responder, but a more rounded human being

Performance

Boost your on-the-job performance with targeted coaching designed for first responders. Our expert guidance helps you manage stress in high-pressure situations and stay sharp during downtimes. Plus, we prepare you for promotional exams—removing anxiety so your true expertise can shine through and boost your career success.

Mastering Time

Manage your time like you manage a crisis—efficiently and effectively. Coaching helps you prioritize your tasks so you can be more productive at work and find more time for your life outside of it.

Communicating Under Fire

Enhance how you communicate in the heat of the moment. Coaching improves your ability to convey critical information clearly and listen under pressure, skills that save lives and strengthen teams.

Increased Resilience

Build resilience that matches the intensity of your role. Coaching provides you with strategies to bounce back from setbacks and face new challenges with confidence, keeping you mentally and physically ready for whatever comes your way.

Emotional Strength

Develop the emotional intelligence that’s crucial for navigating intense situations and managing relationships, both in the field and at home. Coaching helps you understand and manage your emotions, as well as those of the people you serve and protect.

Whole-Life Fulfillment

Achieve well-being that spans your personal and professional life. Coaching supports you in finding balance, ensuring that you’re not only succeeding at work but also thriving in your personal relationships and personal health.

Fulfilling Relationships

Understand the dynamics in your relationsips and how you contribute, and how to bridge the gaps you may be experiencing. Be the person you want to be and enjoy the relationships you want to have.

Leadership & Influence

Learn how to understand people you lead, supervise, and manage so you can motivate them in ways that work to meet the objectives of the entire team. Discover your strengths and areas for improvement as a leader so you can be effective and respected.

coaching options

Two Tracks of Copper Warrior Coaching

COPPER WARRIOR INTENSIVE

The Copper Warrior intensive is a 12-week program of structured sessions, assignments, and practices that aim to fortify your mental resilience and equip you to command your future with renewed vigor and vision.

The intensive is designed for those ready to turn their toughest moments into strengths, forge a new understanding of yourself, and become the person you know you’re meant to be. It’s about taking control, owning your journey, and finding a life you can be proud of again.

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ADVANCEMENT COACHING

Advancement coaching is for those who have done work to get themselves on an even keel by addressing their challenges, participated in therapy or other modalities to address PTS, and are ready to fully-optimize their lives.

Advancement coaching focuses on clarifying vision, create an action plan, and accountability to achieve extraordinary results.

Get coaching to boost your on-the-job performance and prepare you for promotional exams—so your true expertise can shine through and accelerate your career.

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how this is different

Copper Warrior Coaching merges the most powerful methodologies, modalities, and tools with our deep understanding of your world to deliver an experience unlike anything else out there.

Focus on Responders

Copper Warrior is specifically crafted for first responders, active duty military and veterans recognizing that the challenges you face—like high-stress environments, constant exposure to trauma, and the demand for split-second decisions—are unlike those in any other profession.

A 360° Approach

Unlike programs that focus solely on one aspect of well-being, Copper Warrior adopts a comprehensive approach that covers physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. This holistic perspective ensures that all dimensions of a first responder's life are nurtured, leading to more balanced and sustainable changes.

Expert-Led Sessions

The program is led by professionals who specialize in trauma and first responder issues. These experts bring a deep understanding of the nuances and complexities involved in such roles, providing insights and strategies that are both practical and transformative.

A Structured Path

This structured approach is all about providing thorough and lasting personal development, tackling both the urgent and ongoing challenges that first responders uniquely face in their careers and beyond.

“I feel the most confident I’ve felt in my life since Erin and I started working together.”

Mike O.

Retired LEO

Ohio

“Erin and Cinnamon open their hearts and lives and share their struggles and vulnerabilities. Cinnamon and Erin are two of the most honest and caring humans I’ve ever met as a first responder. By being open and vulnerable themselves, they are able to discuss some really tough issues we face as first responders. AND offer guidance and support through tough times and beyond. They get us and speak our language. Well done ladies. And thank you both for all you do for us!"

K.S.

Firefighter

Kentucky

“Working with Cinnamon and Erin has been a game changer for me. I have been able to dig deep down and let myself become vulnerable through the process. I’ve never felt more comfortable talking with a therapist than I do when I talk with them. With all of my real and/or perceived problems, I understand that I am not alone and that we must do this and get through this together as First Responders. I owe them both a huge debt of gratitude for helping me.”

B.G.

Retired LEO & Marine Corps Vet

New Jersey

Meet YOUR COACHES

Cinnamon Reiheld

MA, MSW, LISW-S, LICDC, CCTP, Certified Master ART Clinician

Cinnamon's journey into the realm of trauma and mental health began in 1998 with a transformative experience in Americorp, where she dedicated her efforts to resettling war refugees from Eastern Europe in Washington D.C. as well as Central and South Americans fleeing violence. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of her lifelong commitment to understanding and mitigating the impacts of traumatic events. Her expertise now lies in providing specialized behavioral health services to first responders, including individuals from the fire service, emergency medicine, law enforcement, military, and emergency communication departments across Ohio and the Tristate area.

Having received training in Psychological First-Aid from New York's finest and endorsed by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, Cinnamon employs a variety of therapeutic interventions such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and a passionate advocate, her contributions have been recognized by the International Association of Fire Fighters, highlighting her impact within the community.

Cinnamon's commitment extends beyond providing individual support. She offers clinical assistance to first responder peer teams, manages annual wellness programs, delivers training in various departments, and serves as a national speaker, furthering her mission to destigmatize mental health within the first responder community. As a co-host of "After the Tones Drop," a mental health podcast specifically for first responders, she actively contributes to this mission.

Her accolades include certification in individual and group critical incident stress management (CISM) from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) and peer support certification recognized by the International Association of Fire Fighters. Cinnamon's engagement with first responders began earnestly in 2017 following a line-of-duty death in a local department, which deepened her involvement and dedication to this community. Today, she is the proud owner and operator of Whole House Counseling, a private practice based in Cincinnati, Ohio, dedicated to serving first responders and their families, encapsulating her unwavering dedication to healing and support.

A Central Ohio native, Cinnamon resides in Loveland with her husband Ed, and their dog, Ben.

Erin Maccabee

ICF Trained-Integration Coach, CDCA, Certified ART Clinician, Podcast Co-Host

Erin is an Integration Coach with over 8 years of experience. She dedicates herself to helping first responders navigate the challenges of mental health and wellness. Trained by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), she specializes in seamlessly integrating treatment plan tools to foster genuine growth and resilience. Erin's expertise is complemented by a unique blend of professional acuity and personal experience.

Her journey in mental health began as a Chemical Dependency Counselor and mentor in the 12-step recovery community, where she developed a keen ability to quickly assess situations and ask transformative, thought-provoking questions. Additionally, Erin is trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a powerful method for addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, and more.

Erin is also the co-host of "After the Tones Drop," a podcast dedicated to exploring, destigmatizing, and demystifying mental health within the first responder community and their families. This platform serves as a vital space for understanding, support, and community building.

Her commitment to first responder wellness is deeply personal. After losing her partner, a firefighter, to substance misuse in 2011, Erin gained profound insight into the silent struggles faced by those on the front lines. This loss fuels her passion for supporting clients through substance misuse and empowering first responders to reclaim their lives.

As a Chemical Dependency Counselor at Whole House Counseling, Erin specializes in recovery for first responders. Her approach combines a determined, "get things done" attitude with maternal compassion, transcending the typical coach role to become a guiding force on the journey to resilience, recovery, and meaningful change.

Erin stands as a testament to the power of turning personal challenges into catalysts for positive transformation. She is committed to offering unwavering support and guidance to those ready to embark on a transformative journey.

She resides in Hilliard, OH with her husband Rob, their two children, and their silver goldendoodle, Mario.

STILL NOT SURE?

common Questions

How is coaching different from therapy or counseling?

Both coaches and therapists offer a support system to help gain strength and clarity to move forward. Coaching deals with the present and takes a forward-thinking approach to set and achieve goals.Therapists are often helping address past trauma. Coaching is action-oriented while therapists are more coping and healing orientated.

Who can benefit from coaching??

All types of people can benefit from a coach at some time in their life. However, there are some common characteristics of people who have a coach; a deep desire for change, a need for direction and focus in achieving their goals.Research has shown that people who have a coach remain more focused and gain quicker results with the support and guidance of a coach.

What happens in a coaching session?

Each of the sessions are built upon the previous coaching session ensuring a clear path to the outcomes decided upon.During each session, a review of the actions and achievements from the last session will occur. In addition a detailed summary will be made acknowledging progress made.We’ll look at your present position in relation to goals as well as any obstacles that may need overcoming.

How long are coaching sessions?

Coaching sessions are approximately 60 minutes. Coaching sessions can be weekly, or bi-weekly depending on the depth of the goals the client is wanting to achieve.A recommendation is that a client commit to a year of coaching to achieve the maximum results and no less than 6 months. It takes time to establish new routines and abate old patterns.

What are the benefits of coaching?

As a first responder, investing in coaching can be a game-changer for you. A good coach can guide you achieve the things you dream of doing, and help you on a path to get there. Whether you're feeling stuck or you're ready to make some big changes in your life, coaching offers the guidance and accountability. Coaching provides a trusted, neutral sounding board and an outside perspective you can't see on your own.

Practically every high-performing executive, athlete, leader, musician, etc. receives coaching on a regular basis.