E.146 Part 2: The Balancing Act of The Inner Struggles of Those Who Serve and Protect with Kathryn Branca
Finding Your Way Through Therapy
Steve Bisson
5 • 1.1K Ratings
🗓️ 3 April 2024
⏱️ 35 minutes
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Summary
Unlock the hidden struggles and triumphs within the lives of our everyday heroes. Joining me again for part 2 of the interview is Kathryn Branca, a long-time advocate in the field of first responder mental health, who will help us navigate the complex psychological landscape these courageous individuals face. We delve into the often overlooked issues that lead first responders to seek therapy; it's not just the trauma that weighs heavy on their shoulders but the totality of their experiences, including personal relationships, substance misuse, financial strains, and the elusive quest for balance between duty and home.
In our conversational journey, we dissect the evolving practices of trauma-informed policing and the innovative co-response models that are reshaping mental health crisis intervention. Kathryn elaborates on the benefits of empathy-infused questions and the transformational impact of Crisis Intervention Team training on the mental fortitude of first responders. We also examine the grounding effects of yoga and other stress reduction techniques, while candidly discussing the limitations and ongoing need for robust support systems to safeguard against burnout and compassion fatigue.
As we wrap up, the spotlight turns to the proactive steps being taken to arm first responders with an arsenal of mental health tools, including meditation and peer support groups designed by their peers. We also parse the gender dynamics at play within these critical professions and articulate simple yet powerful dietary modifications that can elevate the well-being of those who stand guard over our communities.Kathryn's profound insights are an invitation to appreciate and bolster the psychological support network for these unsung heroes. This episode is packed with invaluable wisdom for anyone interested in the wellness of those who protect and serve.
To Contact her, visit her website: www.kathrynbranca.com
You can also email her: [email protected]
Connect with her on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-branca
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| 0:00.0 | Hi and welcome to finding your way through therapy a proud member of the |
| 0:07.5 | Sitecraft network. The goal of this podcast is to demystify therapy, what can happen in therapy, and the wide array of |
| 0:15.1 | conversations you can have in and about therapy. |
| 0:18.9 | Through personal experiences, guests will talk about therapy, their experiences with it, and how psychology and |
| 0:25.0 | therapy are present in many places in their lives, with lots of authenticity and a touch |
| 0:30.2 | of humor. Here is your host, Steve Bissant. |
| 0:38.0 | It's always welcome. I appreciate the intro. |
| 0:42.0 | And welcome to episode 146. This is going to be Welcome, I appreciate the intro. |
| 0:42.7 | And welcome to episode 146. |
| 0:44.5 | This is going to be part two of the interview |
| 0:46.8 | with Catherine Branca. |
| 0:47.8 | Catherine Branca is a licensed alcohol |
| 0:49.6 | and drug counselor, |
| 0:50.6 | experienced with mental health substance abuse, |
| 0:52.4 | worked with first responders, and has been. with of her bio if you want to hear the first bar in the interview go to the episode last week |
| 1:03.8 | but here is the second part and I'm sure you're excited about it. Get Free. |
| 1:15.0 | A.I. Yes, you've heard me talk about it previously in other episodes, but I'm going to talk |
| 1:19.6 | about it again because Get Free. AI is just a great service. |
| 1:24.1 | Imagine being able to pay attention to your clients all the time |
| 1:28.6 | instead of writing notes and making sure that the notes |
| 1:31.0 | gonna sound good and how are you gonna write that note and things like that. |
| 1:34.0 | GetFree.AI liberates you from making sure that you're writing what the client is saying |
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