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Stephen Johnson

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Founder / CEO
IH2 Foundation
Country or state 
United States (Arizona)
Available to 
Global
City 
Queen Creek
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Languages 
English
Volunteer
Yes

Personal Details

Bio

In 2006, with less than one year on the job as a firefighter / paramedic in the Phoenix metropolitan area, Stephen was exposed two traumatic pediatric death calls in a period of 60 days. These calls in his first year had a profound effect on his life. Injured by the traumatic nature of these events, more calls continued to stack upon themselves through the years as the pain, anger and despair set in. After living with undiagnosed PTSD for over 10 years, help finally arrived for Stephen.

With much encouragement from his family and friends, Stephen attended a retreat in Salt Lake City where he began to do the deep intensive work needed to heal his unresolved trauma. As the pain eventually subsided, Stephen chose to medically retired from the fire service. This however was not the end, but only the beginning. From the depths of much pain and hurt, a new mission birthed in Stephen’s heart.

Today Stephen is the founder and CEO of the IH2 Foundation, a foundation dedicated to providing a holistic healing path for first responders and their families who suffer from trauma, PTSD and its related symptoms. Together with a wonderful staff, he is helping first responders heal the hurt and shame that often comes from the life as a first responder.

Regardless of your standing or position in life, we all suffer from something that keeps us from living and being who we are meant to be. Life is more than just surviving. It's possible to learn to thrive and become all of who we are meant to be.

Today Stephen speaks across the country to a variety of audiences (schools, churches, organizations) on topics ranging from PTSD, trauma, depression and anxiety to creating cultures that help people win.

Current position (1)

Founder / CEO

IH2 Foundation

Degrees (2)
Christian Education
Biola University
1990 to 1994
MBA Non Profit Leadership
ASU
2019

Presentations

Presentations (4)
You, Your Brain and the Trauma you never saw coming

Trauma changes us. This talk explains what happens to our mind, body and spirit when we encounter traumatic events and what to do about it.

Your Thinking Stinks - How to Retrain Your Mind for Success.

Sometimes our own mind is our worst enemy. This talk goes into how we can win the battle of the mind.

Don't just Survive, Thrive!

Too many people experience radical hardships in life. For many, these events define them and take their hold on their future. This talk is geared toward helping people not only deal with the hardships of life, but is focused on helping individuals learn to live the life they were born for.

It's Ok not to be Ok

In many cultures it is a sign of weakness when we struggle. Sharing our struggles is not only not allowed, it's discouraged. This talk is designed to help families, schools and business organizations build a new culture where it is ok to not be ok.

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The First Responder - the Guy CALLED for Help, was the Guy NEEDING Help - Steven Johnson's Story

Expertise (9)

Health & Well-being
Leadership
Business
Trauma Authentic Public Speaking Anxiety Coaching First Responder Mental Health Firefighter Paramedics

Clients

Keltek.inc
International Pulic Safety Association
Pinal County Sheriff's Peer Support
ASU Center for Applied Behavorial Health
Recommendations
Why choose me? 

I am a highly energetic speaker and coach who helps people not only survive in life, but thrive.

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