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Shared Voices

"Shared Voices" is a first responder podcast that focuses on our first responders' mental health and well-being. We talk openly, honestly, and transparently about the real issues that our first responders and their families face. Our mission is to serve as a confidential ally to every current and former first responder, and their families, and remove financial, social, and emotional barriers preventing access to support and mental health resources.

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Shared Voices Season 2 Episode 11 Behind the Badge: Real Connections for 1st Responders & Loved Ones
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Shared Voices Season 2 Episode 11 Behind the Badge: Real Connections for 1st Responders & Loved Ones

The weight of the badge is heavy, not just for the first responder carrying it, but for the families who stand beside them. This podcast travels into the unique challenges faced by first responders, their partners, and their loved ones. We'll explore the complexities of: Communicating Trauma: Navigating difficult experiences first responders face on the job. Chronic Pain and Caregiving: Understanding the impact of chronic pain on both the injured first responder and the partner who becomes a caregiver. Emotional Resilience: Strategies for managing the emotional toll of a first responder's career. But you're not alone. Real Connections offers a lifeline for first responders and their families. We'll discuss: Powerful Interventions: Learn about Real Connections’ effective therapy options, including their impactful 4-hour and all-day intensives. Cotherapy Advantage: Discover the benefits of having two therapists working with you as a couple or family. Honoring Your Vows: Just like the commitment you make to your team, a marriage vow is a promise worth fighting for. We'll explore strategies for strengthening your relationship and keeping that promise alive. Unforgettable Retreat: Get ready for a transformative experience! We'll share details about an upcoming incredible couples retreat and intensive happening this September in Galena, Illinois as well as potential retreats built just for you, the first responder, and your partner. Join us as we explore the power of connection in healing and strengthening the lives of our bravest heroes and their loved ones.
Breaking the Therapy Barrier. Invest in what matters
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Breaking the Therapy Barrier. Invest in what matters

Building Resilience: Vulnerability, Teamwork, Practice & CoTherapy for First Responders Are you a first responder seeking to strengthen your mental and relational well-being and build a more supportive environment all around? Do you distrust everyone around you? This podcast dives into the power of vulnerability, teamwork, practice, and CoTherapy with Daniel Defenbaugh the founder of 10-42 Project, and couples and family counselors and coaches Monique and Rick Elgersma, a married couple who have leveraged CoTherapy and relationships to navigate the challenges of first responders and their families. Together, they'll explore: The importance of practicing relationships, resilience, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence in the face of trauma. Strategies for fostering open communication and building trust within yourself, your spouse, family, and your team. An introduction to CoTherapy: how couples in first responder professions can support each other's relational and mental health. Join us for an insightful conversation that will equip you with the tools and knowledge to build resilience, strengthen your relationships, and create a healthier, stronger, supportive, and more relational first responder community. Rick and Monique run a CoTherapy practice called Real Connections. They serve the personal and relational needs of the first responder community, and build the relational health of their greater community, and throughout the country. https://www.realconnectionscounseling.com/
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