Intro to Treating Trauma
I discuss how I initially started treating first responder traumas. I introduce my use of Francine Shapiro’s EMDR/AIP Model, as well as other therapy processes. Resource: emdria.org for more informati...
23 Okt 202039min
Intro to Trauma
In this episode, I describe how I assess you & your trauma. I define 3 categories of trauma, including: complex trauma (under 21yo), PTSD (critical incident or potentially traumatic event) and trauma ...
23 Okt 202046min
Having is Wanting
This podcast discusses the sensitive and controversial topic of how you cause your own suffering by not being conscious of repetition compulsion. Humans make several seemingly unimportant decisions th...
19 Okt 202024min
Pain is Inevitable, Suffering is an Option
In previous podcasts, I provided a vocabulary for identifying how first responders are in pain, and how I have noticed they react to pain. This episode provides an introduction for how to respond to p...
18 Okt 202032min
Intro to Mindfulness
I remind you that you have everything you need to succeed. I explain you have two sources of knowledge (head and heart) that must be aligned; and I discuss how time & mental health are relevant to eac...
13 Okt 202019min
Signs and Symptoms of First Responders
Some of the repeat-experiences/observations in the therapy office and on ride-alongs are discussed. Categories include: cognitive, emotional, physical, behavioral, social, and spiritual.
9 Okt 202046min
FRPS is an Occupational Issue
Welcome to 2026's re-recording of an old podcast. I review my belief that first responder psychological support truly is an occupational issue, a safety necessity and value, and a way to reduce: 1) de...
7 Okt 202018min
Who is Sarah
This first segment explains my journey to becoming a first responder therapist, and how I got to this point in my career. First recording: October 2020 during COVID. Updated: May 2026.
6 Okt 202023min
