What is PTSI (post-traumatic stress injury) and how do you recognize if you need help? First responder mental health experts Dr. Stacy Raymond and Bonnie C. Rumilly, LCSW, EMT-B will be talking about overcoming stigmas of getting help and:
—The culture of “no margin for error” in emergency services
—How to find a therapist who is trained to help first responders
—Reluctance first responders have to think of themselves as needing help
—The “wear and tear” effects of doing the job and the impacts on family
—Symptoms like suicidality, substance abuse, sleep difficulty, divorce, and illness
—New PTSI legislation in Connecticut
—How a Peer-to-Peer Support group works
Responder Resilience is a live-stream show with special guests sharing vital information about health and wellness topics for first responders.
Hosted by David Dachinger (Fire Lieut., Ret.), Dr. Stacy Raymond, and Bonnie C. Rumilly, LCSW, EMT-B, these broadcasts are dedicated to improving the mental and physical well-being of police, fire, EMS, and dispatch personnel with real-world conversations on job-related stress, burnout, trauma, sleep, and mental health.
For resilience strategies from the front lines of responder health and wellness, watch it here:
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YoutTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCasMYw9bGOIdfOwQ_mxt1SA
E360TV: https://watch.e360tv.com/player/29480/29480
