PTSD Trauma Training | How To Support The Mental Health Of First Responders
Finding Genius Podcast
Richard Jacobs
4.4 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 27 August 2023
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
Today we dive into the nature of trauma and PTSD with Chris Orton of Bluebonnet Trails Community Services. Chris offers peer support, resources, and education to first responders, veterans, and their families in Round Rock, TX.
Chris served as a police officer for close to 30 years. During this time, he suffered a significant amount of trauma. Drawing from these experiences, he sought a career in trauma training to help others that are facing mental health issues distinct to those who have served as first responders…
In this conversation, we discuss:
- Different types of trauma that law enforcement officers face.
- The psychological impact of not sharing your trauma.
- When a good time to receive trauma training is.
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| 0:30.0 | This is the Finding Genius Podcast. |
| 0:33.0 | The Richard Jacobs. |
| 0:36.0 | Hello, this is Richard Jacobs with the Finding Genius Podcast. |
| 0:41.0 | Now part of the Finding Genius Foundation. |
| 0:43.0 | I guess it is Chris Sporting. |
| 0:45.0 | He's in what's called peer support at Blue Bombat Trail's Community Service. |
| 0:49.0 | But we're going to talk about the nature of trauma and PTSD and other side mental issues like that. |
| 0:55.0 | So Chris, welcome and thank you. |
| 0:57.0 | Oh, thank you for having me. |
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