Fire Families: How PTSD & Treatment Impacts the Family - w/Shannon Shea

"It's tough to see your father figure, your super-hero in a fragile state." Firefighter families can struggle with the impact of PTSD & how it impacts their loved one. In this episode, Shannon Shea shows empathy, understanding & respect for her firefighter father's mental health journey from hiding his emotions to a long stay in inpatient residential treatment at the center of excellence. She explores the pain, the passion and gifts of recovery that have helped her family "grow in the discomfort of their experiences!"-----------------------------------Resources: Speak Easy First Responder Outpatient Therapy https://www.santoreandassociates.com/ IAFF Center of Excellence - Rehab & Treatment for Fire Fighters https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/ Bluecoats https://www.bluecoatsinc.org/ OAPFF – Ohio Association of Professional Firefighters https://oapff.org/-----------------------------------------------------Corinne & Caise host this unique podcast focusing exclusively on First Responder stories, challenges, needs and resources for the WHOLE person and their families.Hosts: Corinne Santore, LISW-S, LICDCCaise Rode McHale, MSSA, LISW-SContact:web: https://therapistcaise.wixsite.com/first-responder-wellemail: [email protected]: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Spotify, Apple"Wellness Starts with the Whole Person"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/eating-disorder-spotlight-resources-support-stories--5613148/support.Thanks for listening! Therapist Caise Find:  therapistcaise.comReach: [email protected]: Eating Disorder Spotlight: Resources, Support & StoriesFollow: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn & Youtube "Capturing Stories & Inspiring Recovery!"For Mental Health emergencies please go to your nearest Emergency Room or dial 911 or 988 on your phone. Mobile Crisis can also be helpful: Text 4hope to 741741. Disclaimer: The Mental Health Spotlight Podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not meant to replace mental health or other professional health care services. Mental health treatment and recovery requires assessment by a mental health professional. Please consult with your care providers before engaging in new methods of care. The use of information provided in this podcast is at the user’s own risk.