SERVING HOUSTON, TEXAS AND BEYOND
Coaching and Training for First Responders
You wake up every day to walk the thin line between good and evil, life and death.
At ThinLine Care, we know the weight that comes with your calling. The sights, sounds, and stories that stay with you can take a toll. Not just on you, but on your relationships, your family, and your peace of mind.
Our mission is to help First Responders build the emotional and relational strength needed to thrive at home, at work, and within your community. Through one-on-one coaching, pre-marital and marriage counseling, and specialized training, we equip you with the tools to communicate clearly, manage conflict, and maintain balance in every part of your life.
Chaplain Clif Cummings has spent over four decades serving others—in ministry, in law enforcement chaplaincy, and in the field alongside First Responders. He brings both experience and empathy to every session, helping you walk the thin line with confidence, clarity, and care.
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FREE COACHING
Coaching for First Responders and Families
All coaching services are provided at no cost to First Responders and their families. It’s one way we give back to the men and women who give so much every day.
Individual Coaching
You’re used to taking care of others. But who helps you process what you carry? Individual coaching offers a safe space to talk, unpack the weight of the job, and gain practical tools for managing stress, conflict, and communication. Walk away with renewed clarity and strength so you’re ready to show up fully for yourself and those you serve.
Premarital & Marriage Coaching
Strong relationships don’t just happen—they’re built. Whether you’re preparing for marriage or working to reconnect, these sessions help you and your partner improve communication, resolve conflict, and grow closer despite the demands of the job. You’ll learn how to protect and strengthen your most important relationship so both of you can thrive.
Group Seminars
ThinLine Care hosts group seminars throughout the year designed to support First Responders, couples, and families. These interactive sessions focus on building emotional resilience, deepening connection, and learning practical skills to sustain healthy relationships both on and off duty.
BLUE LIVES CONSULTING
Professional Training
We provide ICISF courses in emotional and relational wellness, led by Clif Cummings and other experienced instructors who have served in the field and understand the unique challenges of First Responder life. The cost of training varies for each course.
Our goal is to strengthen your department’s ability to respond to crisis with confidence, care, and competence.
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Learn the fundamentals and protocol of individual crisis intervention—often called “emotional first aid”—to effectively support others through psychological crises in both professional and personal settings. Learn More About this Course →
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Gain the knowledge and tools to conduct effective group crisis interventions—including defusings and Critical Incident Stress Debriefings (CISD)—and learn how to support teams through critical incidents using the principles of Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). Learn More About this Course →
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Build on your foundational training with advanced techniques for individual and group crisis response, including complex defusings, debriefings, psychological triage, suicide intervention, and strategies for supporting those deeply affected by trauma.
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Additional training options are available for First Responders, with other specialized programs offered upon request. Current additional courses include Stress Management and Trauma Resilience.
Testimonies from the Front Line
Hear directly from the First Responders who have experienced coaching and training with ThinLine Care.
The Reach of ThinLine Care Is International
Since 2023, God has opened doors for ThinLine Care to partner with Global Christian Support and the Chaplain Patrol Ministries of Ukraine and Moldova. Through these relationships, we’re able to provide professional training to Patrol Chaplains as well as First Responders across Moldova, including police officers, firefighters, border patrol, and special forces.
The Chaplain Patrol Ministry believes God can use their ministry to transform the culture of their country through their service to First Responders. ThinLine Care is honored to stand with them, support them, and pray with them in this work.
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ThinLine Care partners internationally to train men and women who feel called to serve their own countries as chaplains to First Responders. Through our work with ministries in Ukraine and Moldova, Dr. Cummings provides faith-centered, professional chaplain training that strengthens those caring for their nation’s police, firefighters, border patrol, and special forces.
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Around the world, First Responders face overwhelming levels of stress, trauma, and hardship. ThinLine Care offers international training that helps responders understand what they carry, build resilience, and develop practical skills for emotional and relational wellness. These courses give leaders and teams the tools they need to serve their communities with strength and hope.
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In Moldova, one of Europe’s poorest countries, volunteer chaplains work year-round to serve families in need. Each winter, they provide a Christmas experience for under-resourced children, and ThinLine Care is honored to support this mission financially. If you would like to bless a family through this initiative, you can donate and designate your gift as Moldova Christmas Mission.
ThinLine Care Blog
Practical tips, stories, and reflections from Chaplain Clif to help First Responders and their families strengthen relationships, build resilience, and navigate life on the front lines.
