FOUNDED ON CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Who We Are

Vital Edge Training was created to address a gap in how mental health support is delivered to first responder organizations. Too often, support is introduced after challenges have already escalated. Our approach is different. We focus on preparation, resilience, and performance before issues become critical.

Built from years of clinical experience working directly with first responders, Vital Edge Training translates real-world insight into structured, practical training. What began as hands-on work within organizations has evolved into a dedicated platform focused on delivering consistent, high-impact education to teams across multiple sectors.

Today, Vital Edge operates as a specialized training division, providing organizations with the tools, frameworks, and knowledge needed to better support their people and strengthen performance at every level.

Our Vision

Making Proactive Mental Health Training the Standard

To redefine how mental health is approached in high-performance environments by making proactive training a standard, not an afterthought.

Our Mission

Equipping Organizations for Long-Term Resilience

To equip first responder organizations with practical mental health and resilience strategies that improve performance, support long-term wellbeing, and strengthen teams from the inside out.

Our Values

These principles guide how we design and deliver training, ensuring every session is practical, relevant, and grounded in real-world experience.

Practical Over Theoretical

We focus on real-world application. Every training session is built to be used, not just understood.

Proactive Approach

We prioritize preparation and prevention, helping teams stay ahead of the challenges they face.

Credibility Through Experience

Our work is grounded in direct clinical experience with first responders, not abstract theory.

Clarity and Structure

We deliver clear, structured training that is easy to follow, retain, and apply in high-pressure environments.

Respect for the Role

We understand the demands placed on first responders and build training that reflects the realities of their work.

Meet the Presenters & Facilitators

The strength of any training program comes from the people delivering it. Our presenters and facilitators bring extensive clinical experience, practical insight, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by first responders, frontline personnel, and high-stress organizations. Together, they deliver engaging, evidence-informed training designed to create meaningful and lasting impact.

Lara Sigurdson, M.A., C. Psych., Psy.D.

Founder, Presenter & Facilitator

Lara is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience supporting first responders, frontline personnel, and high-performance organizations. Through years of clinical practice and consultation, she has developed practical mental health and resilience training that helps teams manage operational stress, strengthen performance, and support long-term wellbeing.

Elizabeth Hack, B.Sc. (O.T.), Psy.D., OT Reg. (Ont.), RP

Presenter & Facilitator

Elizabeth is a Registered Psychotherapist and Occupational Therapist specializing in trauma, PTSD, and the mental health challenges faced by first responders and frontline professionals. She brings extensive clinical experience and evidence-informed strategies to training focused on resilience, recovery, and psychological wellbeing.

FIELD-TESTED & VERIFIED

Trusted by Teams in
High-Stress Environments.

Organizations rely on Vital Edge Training to deliver practical, relevant training that makes a measurable impact. Here’s what teams are saying after working with us.

The training was direct, relevant, and immediately useful for our team. It spoke our language.

Department Leadership

You can tell this was built from real experience working with first responders, not theory.

Training Coordinator

Our team left with practical tools they could apply right away. That’s rare.

Operations Lead

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Your Organization.

Tell us about your team, your goals, and the type of training you're looking for. We’ll work with you to coordinate the right program, schedule, and delivery format.

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