our mission
we empower everyday people to make a meaningful difference in traumatic situations.
Expert Credentials: The information provided on First Support is grounded in principles developed by trauma experts with extensive experience in crisis intervention, psychology, and trauma recovery. Expert credentials ensure that the guidance offered is evidence-based, practical, and effective, giving non-professionals the confidence to offer meaningful help in critical moments. While this site equips users with essential tools to stabilize and support someone in distress, it is designed as a bridge, not a replacement, for professional care. Trauma-informed experts bring a depth of knowledge and specialized training that is critical for long-term recovery, and a First Supporter's role is to empower individuals to provide compassionate care until those experts can step in.
Why First Support Matters: Early trauma-informed care can significantly influence the trajectory of recovery for individuals affected by traumatic events. Research shows that immediate emotional support and stabilization can reduce the likelihood of long-term psychological effects such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to studies from the National Center for PTSD, interventions focused on safety, calming, and connection during the critical aftermath of trauma have been shown to help individuals process their experiences more effectively and regain a sense of control. First Support bridges the gap between the moment of crisis and professional care, empowering both professionals and loved ones with simple, compassionate tools to create a foundation of safety and stability. This approach not only fosters healing but also underscores the profound impact that empathetic, informed care can have on survivors in their most vulnerable moments.
OUR TEAM
Corena Hammer
As an early pioneer of releasing trauma from the body, Corena quickly became known as the teachers teacher. She has more than 3 decades of experience in developing methods to aid in holistic wellbeing of individuals. With her innovative and research driven protocols, she is recognized as a visionary and a leader in the growing area of Trauma Treatment, as popularized by the book The Body Keeps The Score.
Bridging Innovation and Science: At Duke University Corena taught Nike execs Energy Management and Mindfulness for individual and team cohesiveness. She continued to evolve her educational offerings to include training mental health therapists in releasing trauma from the body. She has taught and certified more than 100 medical professionals (LCSWs, Psychologists, and Psychiatrists) in her Clinical Yoga Institute protocols, a process proven to release trauma from the body. She was a 2022 NASW UT award winner and her courses in this methodology have been recognized for their value and approved by the Utah Juvenile Justice system as the preferred treatment method.
EXPERT
As an early pioneer of releasing trauma from the body, Corena quickly became known as the teachers teacher. She has more than 3 decades of experience in developing methods to aid in holistic wellbeing of individuals. With her innovative and research driven protocols, she is recognized as a visionary and a leader in the growing area of Trauma Treatment, as popularized by the book The Body Keeps The Score.
Bridging Innovation and Science: At Duke University Corena taught Nike execs Energy Management and Mindfulness for individual and team cohesiveness. She continued to evolve her educational offerings to include training mental health therapists in releasing trauma from the body. She has taught and certified more than 100 medical professionals (LCSWs, Psychologists, and Psychiatrists) in her Clinical Yoga Institute protocols, a process proven to release trauma from the body. She was a 2022 NASW UT award winner and her courses in this methodology have been recognized for their value and approved by the Utah Juvenile Justice system as the preferred treatment method.
EXPERT
As an early pioneer of releasing trauma from the body, Corena quickly became known as the teachers teacher. She has more than 3 decades of experience in developing methods to aid in holistic wellbeing of individuals. With her innovative and research driven protocols, she is recognized as a visionary and a leader in the growing area of Trauma Treatment, as popularized by the book The Body Keeps The Score.
Bridging Innovation and Science: At Duke University Corena taught Nike execs Energy Management and Mindfulness for individual and team cohesiveness. She continued to evolve her educational offerings to include training mental health therapists in releasing trauma from the body. She has taught and certified more than 100 medical professionals (LCSWs, Psychologists, and Psychiatrists) in her Clinical Yoga Institute protocols, a process proven to release trauma from the body. She was a 2022 NASW UT award winner and her courses in this methodology have been recognized for their value and approved by the Utah Juvenile Justice system as the preferred treatment method.