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First Responder Series; Kevin Shea: "Isolation is not a boundary!"

Jan 15, 2025 · 1h 27m 54s
First Responder Series; Kevin Shea: "Isolation is not a boundary!"
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First Responder Series: Firefighters & Mental Health  My guest today is Kevin Shea, a firefighter and paramedic. He comes today to share his mental health story that relates to his...

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First Responder Series: Firefighters & Mental Health 
My guest today is Kevin Shea, a firefighter and paramedic. He comes today to share his mental health story that relates to his own personal journey but makes a much broader stroke in being relevant to the entire first responder community and how they need to manage their mental health in a unique way that honors the challenges and dynamics of their profession. Kevin highlights the benefit of higher level of care, medication support, not sitting in isolation, and learning how to do the daunting task of focusing your positive energy and that helping vibe towards yourself to prioritize your own healing and recovery.  I am honored to share space with his honesty, vulnerability and insight for this poignant conversation!

(00:00) The Journey to Seeking Help
(02:58) Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health
(05:27) Childhood Influences on Mental Health
(08:37) The Impact of First Responder Work
(11:12) Therapeutic Approaches and Experiences
(13:38) Coping with PTSD and Anxiety
(16:46) The Importance of Community and Support
(19:16) Firefighters: Center of Excellence Residential Care 
(21:46) Finding Peace and Self-Discovery
(38:52) Navigating Mental Health Treatments
(41:14) Personal Medication Journeys
(46:42) Building a Daily Anxiety Plan
(49:22) Inner Child Work and Self-Care
(55:09) The Importance of Peer Support
(01:00:37) Creating Supportive Environments
 (01:06:14) Facing Fears and Shifting Perspectives

IAFF Center of Excellence - Rehab & Treatment for Fire Fighters
Bluecoats
OAPFF – Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters


Thanks for exploring Hope with me!  Caise 

"RECOVERY STARTS WITH ONE BOLD NEW CHOICE." 
#therapist #stressrelief #anxiety #eatingdisordersupport #skills #ED #mentalhealth #recovery


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Author Caise Rode McHale MSSA, LISW-S
Organization Caise Rode McHale
Website caiserodemchale.com
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