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Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.89 How Are The Challenges Different For Firefighters Than Law Enforcement With Eric Knox, Jay Ball, And Katelyn DeheySend us a textIn this episode, we finally get to talk to a firefighter, Eric Knox, along with regular contributors/guests Katelyn Dehey and Jay Ball. We talk about the unique challenges, including how they are perceived in the community, how they perceive each other, stereotypes, both true and false ones, schedules, cultural challenges, as well as discussing the different situations they are together and when they are not. Eric Knox is a firefighter and earned degrees in Fire Science and Business Marketing. He is a full time dad to his son and daughter. Life...
2023-02-221h 01
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthOn The Fourth Day Of Christmas: Katelyn DeheySend us a textOn the fourth day of Christmas, I chose Katelyn Dehey, who has been on my podcast four times (episode 40, episode 53, episode 70, episode 74).She has been on YouTube 3 times on episode 3, episode 15, and episode 17! Go check them all out!Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast
2022-12-1702 min
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.78 The Most Downloaded Episode Of Season 6Send us a text The most downloaded episode this season goes to Jay Ball, Katelyn Dehey, and Kyle Pursell. It was a special on Veterans and their experience around different situations, including their return home, the issues they face, the stigma they face when needing mental health and how it is even harder when they get back. Kyle also explains his experience. I also really liked that they explained why thanking a veteran on veterans day is nice but maybe checking on Veterans regularly may be more important. Support the showYo...
2022-12-071h 04
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.74 Let's Hear From A Veteran On Veterans Day With Jay Ball, Katelyn Dehey, and Kyle PursellSend us a textIn this episode, we talk about Veterans issues with Jay, Katelyn, and our guest Kyle Pursell. Kyle talks about his experience while in the service, his near death experience, as well as the stigma associated with mental health in the military. Jay contributes with his views from his own time in the military and Katelyn talks about the treatment options and challenges for Veterans, including how help is available but finding those resources can be difficult. Battlemind is described here.Katelyn is currently the Lead Clinician at Westborough Behavioral...
2022-11-091h 04
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.70 Is Peer Support The Answer For The Mental Health Of First Responders and Veterans? Jay Ball And Katelyn Dehey Explore The Answer.Send us a textIn this episode, returning (regular?) guests Katelyn Dehey and Jay Ball discuss a slew of issues for first responders, including the mental health of first responders, how we can possibly lift it with two solutions that we explore in depth: peer support or just calling it a health issue. Jay and Katelyn bring their insight on the subject, as well as their experience in their professional lives, as well as their teachings to first responders. We also discuss trauma, as well as the cultural competency of the mental health treaters. Katelyn...
2022-10-121h 05
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.64 Jay Ball Is Again In The Most Popular Episode With Katelyn DeheySend us a textThe most popular episode this season was with returning guests Sgt. Jay Ball and Katelyn Dehey. They discuss a range of subjects, including partial hospitalization, as well as intensive outpatient, why first responders need a specialized group. We also have a great conversation about the removal of civil liberties when homicide and suicide is present, how it has evolved over the years in the mental health and community justice fields, the challenges of working with state agencies, including the coordination of services. We also discuss the difficult situations where first responders are second g...
2022-08-3158 min
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.63 Season 5 In Review: Amazing Guests And More!Send us a textDid you miss an episode this season? Did you skip an episode at some point? I review briefly every single episode so that you can go back and listen to it? Was there an episode that you were not sure? Listen to this review to figure out if you want to give it a chance. I seriously enjoyed this season so much. Between returning guests like Pat Rice, Cara Tirrell, Jay Ball, Bill Dwinnells, Lisa Dennis, Katelyn Dehey and newer guests like Stephanie Simpson, Susan Roggendorf, Jill Riley, Carolina Gu...
2022-08-2412 min
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.53 Mental Health Informed First Responders With Jay Ball And Katelyn DeheySend us a textOn the premiere episode of season 5, returning guests Sgt. Jay Ball and Katelyn Dehey discuss a range of subjects, including partial hospitalization, as well as intensive outpatient, why first responders need a specialized group. We also have a great conversation about the removal of civil liberties when homicide and suicide is present, how it has evolved over the years in the mental health and community justice fields, the challenges of working with state agencies, including the coordination of services. We also discuss the difficult situations where first responders are second guessed in situations...
2022-06-1558 min
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.50 Review Of Season 4Send us a textOn this episode, we review season 4, which includes guests and subjects we discussed. Between the highest rated episode of all time with Pat Rice and his near death experiences, the emergence of the Ukrainian War with Jay Ball and Katelyn Dehey, Rachel Chatham and Gina Moffa talking about trauma, as well as Bethany Amatucci talking about her own story, as well as coaching, we had a busy season. Let's not forget Morgan Beard also speaking about her story, her experience in therapy, as well as her new EP Ele.Mental. I also spoke...
2022-05-2508 min
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.40 The Ukrainian Invasion And It's Impact on Service Vets with Jay Ball and Katelyn DeheySend us a textIn this very important episode, returning guests Jay Ball and Katelyn Dehey discuss the impact of the War in Ukraine and how it affects so many people. We discuss the images of children crossing the border with no food, who will win, and the possible experiences of refugees based on past wars in the world. We also look at the mental health impact this will have on those fleeing the war torn country. In addition, we discuss the impact on Veterans, which many first responders are, which can be from a call...
2022-03-161h 02
Resilience Development in Action: First Responder Mental HealthE.28 A Conversation with Sgt. Jay Ball and Katelyn DeheySend us a textWe discuss mental health and first responders again with Sgt. Jay Ball and Katelyn Dehey. Both worked as co-responders in Framingham Massachusetts and they discuss their experience together, the holidays and the effects on first responders and people in the community. We also discuss the reception for mental health co-responders. Katelyn also discusses her new endeavor with a program specifically for first responders. Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast
2021-12-221h 01