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Women First Responders: Take Care of You While You Take Care of Others
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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. They share ideas and views on finding a balance when the stress of the job, life, and even our own perceptions of ourselves may cause us to fall away from resilience. The SAMHSA Eight Dimensions of Wellness are discussed. Jenni talks about how her understanding of the importance of these dimensions has helped her move forward in her career and in her personal life.
As this show was being recorded, Jenni was preparing for a special presentation at Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio called "Female First Responders: Taking Care of Yourself While Taking Care of Others" on March 7, 2023. This program will be held at the MHANKYSWOH Blue Ash facility and on Zoom. [Register!]
As discussed in the show, if you or someone close to you is experiencing thoughts of suicide or are suffering from substance use, and/or a mental health crisis, CALL or TEXT 988.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers 24/7 call, text, and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health crises, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
Take a Checkup from the Neck Up! This is a FREE, confidential mental health screening from Mental Health America
Attend free wellness events from MHANKYSWOH mhankyswoh.org/wellnessevents
Learn about Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) from MHANKYSWOH mhankyswoh.org/cit
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