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Background:

First responders face high rates of co-occurring posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD).
Spirituality and forgiveness are relevant to PTSD and AUD, yet integrated interventions are scarce for this population.
Existing treatments often do not address the spiritual dimension crucial for healing.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe a forgiveness session within a spiritually integrated group psychotherapy protocol (SPIRIT-FR) for first responders.
To highlight the intersection of PTSD, AUD, and forgiveness in this demographic.
To present a novel intervention addressing spiritual needs in acute psychiatric care.

Main Methods:

A brief group psychotherapy intervention for first responders in acute psychiatric care.
Psychoeducation on the links between PTSD, AUD, and forgiveness.
Facilitated discussion integrating spiritual beliefs and practices to promote forgiveness.

Main Results:

The protocol provides a structured approach to addressing forgiveness in the context of trauma and substance use.
It facilitates the integration of spiritual elements into therapeutic processes.
The intervention is designed for acute psychiatric settings, offering timely support.

Conclusions:

Spiritually integrated interventions, like the SPIRIT-FR protocol, show promise for treating comorbid PTSD and AUD in first responders.
Addressing forgiveness through a spiritual lens may enhance treatment efficacy.
Further research and clinical application of this protocol are warranted.