Скачать или смотреть Episode #17 - Interpersonal Relationship issues in Emergency Services with Destiny Morris, MA, LMFT

In this episode of the DanSun Health Podcast, Daniel Sundahl interviews Destiny Morris, a licensed marriage therapist specializing in mental health for first responders. They discuss the unique challenges faced by first responders, including addiction, PTSD, and intimacy issues in relationships. Destiny shares her journey into this specialization, the importance of communication, and self-care practices for both therapists and clients. The conversation emphasizes the need for trauma-informed care and the role of creativity in mental health recovery.

Takeaways
• Destiny specializes in marriage counselling for first responders.
• Addiction often stems from trauma in first responders.
• Compartmentalization is a common coping mechanism.
• Communication is key in first responder relationships.
• Self-care practices are essential for therapists and clients.
• Intimacy issues are prevalent in first responder couples.
• Understanding PTSD is crucial for relationship dynamics.
• Therapists should be trauma-informed when working with first responders.
• Creativity can aid in mental health recovery.
• Establishing independent lives is important for couples.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mental Health and First Responders
02:46 Destiny's Journey and Specialization
05:55 Understanding Addiction in First Responders
08:53 Challenges of Working with First Responders
11:58 The Cabinet Analogy: Compartmentalization in First Responders
14:54 Supporting First Responder Families
17:49 Unique Aspects of First Responder Couples Therapy
20:50 Intimacy Issues in First Responder Relationships
23:53 Biological Factors Affecting Intimacy
26:40 Communication Strategies for Couples
29:45 Normalizing Intimacy and Expectations
31:06 Understanding Relationship Dynamics in First Responder Couples
34:04 The Importance of Communication and Therapy
37:06 Navigating Unique Challenges for Female First Responders
40:46 Self-Care Strategies for Mental Health Professionals
49:01 Advice for Newly Married First Responder Couples
51:03 Training Therapists to Work with First Responders
52:38 The Role of Creativity in Mental Health

Links:
Destiny Morris : https://www.destinymorristherapy.com/
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