))
This show offers information, resources, and contacts to help first responders build resilience to the stressors related to their work. Interviews & discussions in each episode help break the stigma surrounding mental health concerns. Hosted by Rich Palmer, retired assistant chief, and firefighter/paramedic, now Outreach Coordinator for Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio.
…
continue reading
1
A Conversation with a First Responder Therapist
30:02
30:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:02
Rich talks with Alison Fienning, MSW, LISW-S, LMHC, CCTP, EMDRt Alison is the founder and owner of Pinpoint Behavioral Services in Cincinnati. This agency specializes in working with veterans, first responders, and their families. Some of their services include the science-supported, skills-based REAL Essentials Respond certification training, othe…
…
continue reading
1
Well, Well, Well - Let's Talk with the MHA Wellness Coaches
47:24
47:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:24
Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio is pleased to offer a number of wellness coaches for first responder agencies, behavioral health organizations, and other caregiving agencies. These coaches work on-site at the agencies or through Zoom calls so they can be available to participants when the time is right. Rich talks with…
…
continue reading
1
Women First Responders: Take Care of You While You Take Care of Others
42:31
42:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
42:31
Jenni Snyder, Captain of Whitewater Township Fire Department and career safety educator, shares her perspectives on challenges that many women face working as first responders in a traditionally male-dominated environment. Rich and Jenni talk about how important it is for women (and all first responders) to be aware of the stressors in their lives.…
…
continue reading
Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Northwest Ohio (MHANKYSWOH) has received a generous grant from the Human Resources Service Administration (HRSA). Through this grant, the agency is able to provide evidence-based or evidence-informed strategies to reduce and address burnout, suicide, mental health conditions, and substance use disorder…
…
continue reading
Rich Palmer, retired Assistant Chief, safety educator, and firefighter/EMT-P introduces the show and shares information about upcoming episodes. This show, brought to you by Mental Health America of Northern KY and Southwest OH, promotes resiliency among first responders. The goal is to reduce & address burnout, suicide, mental health conditions, a…
…
continue reading
