Thin Line Connect

In this episode we explore the empowerment and implementation of gratitude.

Why we feel the feelings - Joy, Anger, Fear, Disgust, Sadness

Debunking pop psychology narcissism - the overuse of "He's a narcissist"

Avoidance and Distractions - Backing out and calling for reinforcements during difficult conditions

Battling moral injury - when actions or inactions oppose our beliefs and values

From extreme ownership to extreme victimhood - healing and growing from taking responsibility

Effective treatments for PTSD

Vigilance vs. Hypervigilance - from on duty to every day life

In this episode, we pull from our experiences in our personal lives and our participation in the facilitation of a fire department spouse academy to provide the foundation to explore pivotal aspects of the firefighter-spouse dynamic.

From stress responses to stress relief - What is it? Why do we have it? and How do we manage it?

In this episode of Thin Line Connect, we dive into work pour over: the work habits, schedules, personality traits and red flags that stream from work into home life. 

Welcome back to Thin Line Connect, in this episode we dive into the struggles first responders face with a need to maintain control following traumatic experiences.

In honor of Memorial Day this episode of Thin Line Connect dives into navigating grief and loss - from denial, anger, sadness, acceptance and then purpose.

In this episode of Thin Line Connect we dive into how our views on safety, the safety of ourselves, our environment and our family, can be impacted by traumatic events. 

In this episode of Thin Line Connect we dive into how trauma can change our views and beliefs on trust, from who and what we can trust to trusting ourselves.

In this episode of Thin Line Connect we explore how trauma affects our core beliefs.

In this episode of thin line connect we delve into post incident call outs and the use of peer support in the aftermath of potentially traumatic events.

This episode of Thin Line Connect explores communication and understand each other's roles involving first responders, our spouses and family, and the community.

In this episode of Thin Line Connect we unpack anger as it relates to first responders, from the causes to recognizing and coping with anger.

In this episode of Thin Line Connect we dive into the complexity of PTSD in first responders, from diagnosis criteria to our own experiences in managing and coping with PTSD.

This episode of Thin Line Connect recaps our time in Nashville at the Fire Service Mental Wellness and Suicide Prevention Symposium as well as our own experiences with suicidal thoughts and ideations.

In the episode of Thin Line Connect, Christine and Elaine dive into the world of anxiety - anxiety in first responders, managed anxiety and hypervigilance.

This episode of Thin Line Connect dives in to holistic approach to mental health indicating the importance of physical fitness and wellness, spirituality, financial stability, support systems and training.

This episode of Thin Line Connect features special guest Dr. Kevin Wernham. Kevin shares his journey from a civilian in New York at the time on 9/11 to providing mental health care for first responders including EMDR and understanding and addressing your inner critic

This episode of Thin Line Connect dives into how coping can turn to addiction, as well as how occupational discipline and legal issues can parallel mental health struggles in responder communities.

In this episode of Thin Line Connect, we delve into the rugged terrains of compassion fatigue, burnout, and moral injury.

This episode of Thin Line Connect dives into why first responders seek out mental health treatment and how therapy can help address these struggles.

This episode of Thin Line Connect address factors for when first responders should seek treatment. It touches on behaviors and tendencies to look for that are indicative to current issues or potential future struggles that may benefit from seeking treatment.

Welcome to the second episode of Thin Line Connect, where we continue to dive deeper into the mental health side of the responder communities. This episode touches on key things to consider and questions to ask when picking the right clinician for you.

An introduction to Thin Line Connect, our mission, our why, and what to expect from good - and bad - therapy.