I turned around to see a masked man pointing a gun at me. It was just the beginning of a series of events, including robbery and abduction, which changed my life forever. I Need Blue, hosted by Jen Lee, is a podcast series featuring lived-experiences from survivors of life events. I NEED BLUE creates space for survivors of trauma to feel they BELONG, are LOVED, UNDERSTOOD and EMPOWERED! I called 9-1-1 and they provided me with life-saving directions to help my customer who was having a medical emergency. Law enforcement rescued us and caught the robber. Our first-responders face unique traumas every day. I NEED BLUE provides space for them too!
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Stress, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue: Dr. Michele Finneran, Bonus Episode
Imagine the mental toll of being a first responder, nurse, healthcare provider, counselor, and anyone who puts others' needs before themselves. They are noble professions that often lead to the unbearable weight of compassion fatigue.
We invite you to unravel this complex issue with our esteemed guest, Dr. Michelle Finneran, a renowned psychotherapist, author, and mental health advocate. She's been at the front line throughout her career, battling stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue. In our conversation, she shares invaluable insights from her latest book, "The Compassionate Conundrum: Strategies for First Responders and Service Providers to Prevent Fatigue."
Can first responders, constantly exposed to others' pain and suffering, learn to care for themselves without sacrificing their commitment to service? Dr. Finneran believes they can, and she lays out seven practical self-care strategies for them to follow.
We also delve into the importance of de-stigmatizing mental health among first responders and explore the role of peer-to-peer support groups in this endeavor.
Significantly, we broach the subject of secondary trauma and its impact on the family members. This insightful dialogue isn't just for those in the thick of service provision but anyone seeking to maintain their mental health while caring for others.
Visit to learn about Dr. Michele Finneran: https://www.veccandassociates.com/
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The background music is written, performed and produced exclusively by Char Good.
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