Protecting the Mental Health of First Responders
LMC City Speak
English - October 02, 2020 05:30 - 29 minutes - 66.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsGovernment cityissues engagementandlearning greatermn localgovernment minnesotacities twincities Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Community first responders are repeatedly exposed to trauma, and that trauma can take its toll. Dan Willis, retired police captain and author of Bulletproof Spirit, talks with us about proactive wellness strategies for first responders. He explains the cultural shift needed to emphasize emotional survival as well as physical survival, and how promoting a heart-centered approach to work can help keep those in public safety motivated, inspired, and connected to the true nobility of what it means to be a first responder. Episode Transcript (pdf)