Mental Health and Wellness Mini Series - Part II ft. Ofc Macaig
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For part II in our multi part mini series on responder mental health and wellness, host Prescott Nadeau interviews Williston Police Officer Dan Macaig. Dan has been a firefighter, EMT...
show moreDan has been a firefighter, EMT and police officer in a wide range of areas including on call, career, volunteer, busy houses, slow houses... the whole gammut.
We talk about a range of topics including:
- Mental health and responder wellness conversations during entry level recruit academies
- The journey of a responder as his cup slowly fills up and what happens when it overflows
- Breaking the stigma of the "salty old school responder" and "suck it up"
- Acute stress reactions and how to seek help
- The drastic effect a listening ear can have on someone in need of help
- An example of the wrong clinician (followed by finding the right one)
- A discussion about EMDR and the tangible benefit to responders
- Treat others like you want to be treated
Want to reach out to Dan? daniel.c.macaig@gmail.com
Want to reach Prescott? (802) 999-5944 or prescott.nadeau@thereadinesslab.com
Resources:
- Mind the Frontline
- IAFF Center for Excellence
- Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- PFFV Peer Support Hotline- 1-833-802-7337
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