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First Responder Psychological Support

by Sarah Gura

First Responder Psychological Support discusses a wide variety of counseling and self-care education topics for firefighters, law enforcement, dispatchers, and emergency room professionals. Sarah is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the State of Illinois & a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. She specializes in treating first responders.

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Episodes

  1. Neuroplasticity with Natalie and Sarah

    This is a podcast interview between Sarah Gura, a licensed clinical professional counselor specializing in treating first responders, and Natalie Rivens, co-CEO of Reorigin and a somatic practitioner. The conversation covers eight sections exploring the impact of policing on the nervous system,...

  2. First Responder Resource Folder (2026 Update)

    This is a brief podcast that lists options for your resource folder. A resource folder has psychological support contacts/information that is relevant, vetted, and updated regularly. It should be easily accessible to first responder department employees without having to ask for it.

  3. Introducing a New Host: Colleen Gura Collins

    I've asked my sister to participate on this podcast journey with me! This episode is our first conversation, with many more to come. Video version is on YouTube: https://youtu.be/H495-YCR4IY?si=7K7v2zDouFQuwfrf

  4. First Responder Peer Support and Mental Health Technologies

    Shaun from I'VE GOT YOUR BACK introduces us to Carl from Mental Health Technologies with Sarah from The Self-Care Path, LLC to discuss the simplicity of a peer support app that provides the effective and genuine connections first responders need when mental health is on the line.

  5. Helping the Helpers Authors Discuss First Responder Counseling

    Dr. Stacy Raymond and licensed clinical social worker Bonnie Rumilly discuss first responder counseling. A great listen for first responders and first responder clinicians. You can find Stacy: https://www.drstacyraymond.com/ You can find Bonnie:...

  6. David and Sarah Talk First Responder Retirement

    David Dachinger, Retired Fire Lieutenant and Sarah Gura of The Self-Care Path, LLC discuss first responder retirement. David Dachinger+1 844-344-6655 | Email: [email protected] Peer Coach with 22Zero.org Sarah Gura www.selfcarepath.com

  7. Neil Schoepp and Sarah Gura

    Small steps to overcome overwhelm are significantly important to the process of reaching your goals! Create a future template, and address all the little things you don't think need attention. Neil's website: ⁠go.neilschoepp.com/frresponder-page⁠Sarah's website: www.selfcarepath.com

  8. New Illinois First Responder Insurance Law NOT FOLLOWED

    This is a less than 5 minute video/call to action. As of June 1st, Illinois First Responders should NOT be paying co-pays or deductibles for mental health services. As a therapist for MANY first responders across Illinois, I can tell you, NOT ONE INSURANCE is following the law yet. Please like,...

  9. Mental Health Professionals Discuss First Responder Psychological Support

    Shaun from Canada's I've Got Your Back! talks with Patty and Kam of INSIGHT AND CONNECTION in the Chicagoland area about first responder psychological support. Hosted by Sarah Gura of The Self-Care Path, LLC. www.selfcarepath.com www.insightandconnection.com

  10. Programs ARE Happening

    Josh from the Illinois Fire Service and Shaun from Canada's I've Got Your Back discuss first responder psychological support programs with host Sarah Gura.

  11. Public Safety Talk Radio (Ken) and I've Got Your Back (Shaun)

    Sarah hosts Ken from Public Safety Talk Radio (POCUA) and Shaun from I've Got Your Back as we discuss first responder psychological support topics. www.selfcarepath.com You can watch this episode on YouTube @sarah-guraSCP

  12. Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance and I've Got Your Back

    Sarah hosts Jeff from Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance and Shaun from I've Got Your Back, who discuss mental health in the first responder world.You can watch this on YouTube @sarah-guraSCP www.selfcarepath.com

  13. Peer Support Discussion with Canada and Florida First Responders

    Shaun from IVE GOT YOUR BACK in Canada, and Sherif from a local Florida police department talk with me about their peer support programs and the importance of having the training/service for first responders. You can watch this episode on YouTube @sarah-guraSCP www.selfcarepath.com

  14. Peer Support: First Responder Psychological Support

    This video expands on the topic "Peer Support v. Trauma Bonding." Trauma bonding is an unhealthy attachment to trauma memories, objects, and people. Since peer support can be a great antidote to trauma bonding, this presentation mentions some ideas of what can be offered and taught in a peer...

  15. FRPS Make it SAFE to CHANGE & Become a NORM

    This is a continuation of the previous video: First Responder Psychological Support. In a previous video, I mentioned the 13 ways your department can implement a culture of psychological support. This presentation outlines those 13 ideas in more detail. Watch on YouTube @sarah-guraSCP....

  16. 2025's First Responder Psychological Support Part 2

    This discussion reviews first responders as trauma workers, and some of the foundational psychological information needed to understand a first responder career descriptions from a counseling perspective. We will cover ACEs, attachment styles, the mind-body connection, potentially traumatic…

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  17. 2025's Intro to First Responder Psychological Support

    Welcome back! It's been a minute. You can watch this episode on YouTube @sarah-guraSCP. We'll be doing a review, new content, and interviews!

  18. WTF is Borderline?

    I go thru the criteria for this diagnosis, suggest treatment, and welcome you to my new podcast: MINDSET at https://anchor.fm/sarah-gura3

  19. UnFcK Myself

    10 Ideas for making it thru difficulty

  20. Do This Laying Down

    Allostasis: state changing. This is a guide to chillax.

  21. UPDATE

    Hello! It’s been since September 2021. This is a brief podcast to say hello and welcome back. Cheers!

  22. The Ego & It’s Defenses

    Ego: id, ego, and super-ego will use “defense mechanisms” to protect you. Becoming more aware of your ego’s patterned defenses is a helpful pre-requisite for choosing to change.

  23. F3 & F4: Feeling (Your) F$&@ing Feelings

    I explain why feeling your f$&@ing feelings is wise.

  24. Meditation

    As we start Season 4 in crazy times, I encourage you to meditate. Here is a starting point. Whatever you get out of it, you get out of it. Whatever stirs, can be insightful. Enjoy. Note: Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

  25. Policy IV

    Intervention strategy up for debate. Shadow contributed as usual, lol

  26. Policy III

    I’m reading you what I have written in the past, lol, don’t fall asleep. Shadow pug hacks in the background on this one too. Enjoy!

  27. Policy II

    Bullet point topics for your first responder psychological support policy is here!

  28. Policy Part I

    This is for all the first responder activists who ask me for psychological policy information. It’s just a start, but maybe someday we can make a positive, relevant, and significant difference for first responders.

  29. It doesn’t EVER get better

    It doesn’t get better or easier, but you can get wiser. Life will always be challenging. You have a choice to face difficulty or not. My hope is that you learn to cope. Dog snores in the background, enjoy!

  30. You Are NOT the Job

    A quick message to remind you: you are a human. Your goal is to sleep well at night, eat healthy, hydrate, and choose joy. If you don’t love you, who will?

  31. Psych Meds for First Responders

    We all should support first responders who are prescribed psych meds by a psychiatrist without judgment. First responder careers are doozies & sometimes the occupational hazards are psychological (not just physical).

  32. Body Before the Mind

    A suggestion about coping: address your physical need to state change first. Other coping skills: intellectual, cognitive, emotional, physical, social, behavioral, and spiritual.

  33. Nate Carroll

    Interview with Nate Carroll, Push Through Challenge, Tunnel2Towers Foundation Link: http://Tunnel2Towers.org Video Link to watch: https://fb.watch5c68uT82jb/

  34. Reminders for Leaders

    First responder careers are stressful; don’t be a dick. Be awesome: appropriate, available, and fun!

  35. Men’s Psychology

    Just a few thoughts about my experience as a shrink for mostly men, and how a counseling set of sessions go down.

  36. Ate Up With a Dumbass

    Let’s talk about feeling bad, and then how to recognize the patterns that cause it. Also, I visit ideas about coping and self-care when you’re feeling like shit.

  37. After a Bad Call, The Basics

    Did you recently experience a bad call at your department or while on duty? Listen to this podcast to learn about the first 24-72 hours. You’ll learn about acute stress disorder, what’s normal, and what trauma therapists may start off with for suggestions (self care).

  38. Interview with DC Naydenoff (Police)

    Scott and I have presented and consulted with each other about first responder behavioral health in the past. We’re both happy to provide another discussion for “food for thought” regarding this near and dear topic.

  39. Dr. Carrie Steiner

    In this episode, I interview Dr. Carrie Steiner, who was a Chicago Police Officer. She is now a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who treats first responders.

  40. AnxiousAF

    I explain some ideas about anxiety (where it comes from and how to navigate it). Seeing your own patterns and lovingly approaching your Boogieman is the main focus.

  41. AddictedAF

    I define addiction and the scale: use, misuse, abuse, tolerance, addiction, dependence, withdrawal. I emphasize how addiction is a self-love deficit and that you have to treat addiction like it’s a wound you have to heal (not ignore, deny, minimize, or numb).

  42. Life is Life Threatening

    As I plan to outline Season 3 (with more interviews and specific information about different mental health symptoms and diagnoses), I have been noticing what I keep repeating in therapy sessions. This episode covers 11 ideas that I revisit with first responders OFTEN.

  43. Voodoo & Anger

    Voodoo: I tell you about my funky bracelets I wear everyday. Anger: I talk about anger as a way you communicate to yourself & others -and how to think about anger so you can cope with it better.

  44. Little Drummer Boy

    When you’re worried, and you can’t sleep, just count your blessings instead of sheep (and listen to the Little Drummer Boy). You’ll fall asleep. Haha! Many people ask me for “tips and tricks” for how to cope. My favorite answer is explained in the Little Drummer Boy lyrics....

  45. First Responder Relationships

    Jessica McCormack, LMFT, couples counselor and I talk about first responder relationships. www.insightandconnection.com

  46. Stop Blaming My Childhood

    I spend the whole podcast blaming your childhood! However, my hope is you understand how precious you are; and that you treat yourself with loving kindness (always).

  47. Self Love Stigma

    I talk about the reasons first responders don’t think self-love is a good idea. I discuss what thinking errors they have about self-love & self-care. I also give some ideas about how to address this.

  48. Know Thyself, Love Thyself

    This is my most yogi, Buddhist Psychology podcast yet. But! We spent Season 1 talking about trauma and introductory information about the psychology of first responder careers. Somewhere, in the midst of this insanity -I wanted to introduce knowing and loving yourself through it all.

  49. Mental Health Professionals

    I explain psychology professional degrees, licenses, release of information, subpoena, and court order.

  50. Patty Dirilten, First Responder Therapist

    Patty and I have our first public conversation about our careers with First Responders. We discuss our wish for policy and our hopes for the future of first psychological support. https://insightandconnection.com/

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

First Responder Psychological Support discusses a wide variety of counseling and self-care education topics for firefighters, law enforcement, dispatchers, and emergency room professionals. Sarah is a licensed clinical professional counselor in the State of Illinois & a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. She specializes in treating first responders.

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