SPOTLIGHT MONDAY: An Online Community Family Resource
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Special Episode: Lauren's Perspective (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this "Special Episode" with Lauren Goldbach, a licensed mental health professional and owner of East Valley Trauma Counseling, she continues to enlighten us about the challenges of treating first responders and the impact that trauma has to their families. Lauren delves deeper into specific trauma treatment modalities that can be successful for treating this population such as EMDR, Attachment Therapy and Neurofeedback. She explains how it can help promote healing and create stronger family attachments. She also provides her perspective on how first responder agencies can better assist their first responders to seek help and remove the negative stigma of mental health treatment.
So come ride along with us !
SPOTLIGHT MONDAY: The importance of Attachment
EP. 13
SPOTLIGHT MONDAY: Journaling as a Therapeutic Tool
EP 12
Special Episode: Lauren's Perspective (Part 1)
On today's "Special Episode" we meet Lauren Goldbach, a licensed mental health professional, and owner of East Valley Trauma Counseling, who focuses are treating first responders. She discusses how the lifestyle challenges and emotional traumas not only affect first responder but their families as well. In Part 1 of her interview, Lauren shares her professional experiences about these challenges and educates us on trauma, treatment modalities, and therapeutic ways that can positively impact a first responder relationship. Her perspective and practical knowledge was so enlightening and very informational. So come ride along with us and be sure to catch Part 2 of Lauren's interview in two weeks!
SPOTLIGHT MONDAY: EMDR & Brain Spotting
EP. 11
Connecting As A First Responder Mom
On today’s episode we had an opportunity to meet Jennifer, a 20+ year female police officer who has been promoted to a mid-level management position at her agency all while balancing her most important job…being a MOM! She shares what that journey of motherhood has been like at each advancement and how she adjusted. So, come ride along with us!
Spotlight Monday: Vetting A First Responder Therapist
Ep. 9
SPOTLIGHT MONDAY: Not So FINE
Ep. 8
EP:59 InJoy your Uniqueness
Be different! Be unique! Be willing to listen and appreciate someone else's story to see their uniqueness. We all play a special part in this adventure we call LIFE.
Suzi challenges you to express and InJoy your differences as that is what makes you special. Recognize your superpowers and use them to grow, explore and thrive to be the person you deserve to be.
What is your story of uniqueness? Suzi invites you to share.
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SPOTLIGHT MONDAY: Mindfulness & Meditation
Ep. 7
The Unsung Heroes
Today we meet Hope, a 17-year police dispatcher, who shares her story of being the first line of communication between those in need and those who protect and serve. Her experiences remind us that police dispatchers are the unsung heroes in the first responder world and they are not immune from the same stresses of shift work, traumas and managing a work-life balance that police officers and firefighters face. So, come ride along with us!
SPOTLIGHT MONDAY: Trauma Bonds
Ep 5
SPOTLIGHT MONDAY: Recognizing Substance Abuse and Addiction
Ep 4
When Luck Is Not Enough
On today's episode we meet Amy who highlights her incredible 20-year law enforcement career. She shares her mental and physical wellness journey that she experienced along the way. She explains how she could no longer survive on luck and had to finally put her health first and take charge of her future after retirement. So, come ride along with us!
The Boundaries We Need When Helping Others
On today's episode we wanted to explain what peer support and employee wellness programs are like in first responder agencies. We introduce Jane, a firefighter, who also manages her department's peer support team. She shares how she learned the hard way that you cannot invest in people more than they are willing to invest in themselves. Her commitment and dedication to her team and what her agency is doing for their employees and their families is inspiring and a great model for others to follow. So, come ride along with us!
SPOTLIGHT MONDAY: Prioritizing Self-Care
In this Spotlight Monday, Vicki breaks down self-care, and how it can be practiced and prioritized. She reviews an important self-care tool she has used many times called the "Self-Care Wheel" assessment that can be found at www.olgaphoenix.com.
She also shares how Lisa in Episode #2 "Getting the Call" was a great example of making self-care a priority.
Making It Work (His Story)
Join us for Part 2 of this two-part episode series of a married police couple who found a way to make it work. In this second episode, we introduce John who shares his unique perspective on being married to his LEO wife, Julie. He gives his account on how they navigated their expanding family, their individual careers, and their relationship. And, John explains how a foundation of friendship and mutual respect became the key to their success!
Making it Work (Her Story)
Join us for Part 1 of a two-part episode series as we meet a married police couple and find out how they are making it work. In this first episode, we meet Julie who shares her unique perspective on meeting and working with her LEO husband, John; expanding their blended family; navigating their individual careers; and finding the balance to make their relationship important. Julie explains how a foundation of friendship and mutual respect became the key to their success!
Don't forget to listen to John's story in Part 2 coming soon!
Special Episode: Patrick's Wellness Evolution
In this special episode we meet with Patrick Fitzgibbons of CJ Evolution. Besides being a podcaster, Patrick is a retired police commander, author and advocate for first responder mental health wellness. After surviving 23 years in law enforcement, Patrick never expected to experience a significant mental health crisis, which led him to attended Shatterproof/FHE, a first responder only treatment facility. His recovery there and his strong belief in the program led to his desire to give back and work at Shatterproof helping first responders all over the country.
Email Patrick Fitzgibbons at cjevolutionpodcast@gmail.com
Link to Patrick’s website: www.cjevolution.com
Link to FHE Rehab Website: www.fherehab.com