All new FSPA Podcast! Breaking the Stigma: Understanding First Responder Mental Health
In this powerful episode of the Fire Psychology Podcast, hosts Steve Servic and Dr. Chuck Allen dive deep into the critical conversation about mental health…
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Bridging the Gap with Robert Avsec on Psych Health and Safety US Podcast
Dive into Episode #141 of the Psych Health and Safety USA Podcast, featuring host Dr. I. David Daniels, PhD, CSD, VPS, and special guest Robert…
Mental Judo
Mental Health Judo breaks down the concepts of Mindfulness, Empathy, Self-compassion and the daily rituals we need to practice in order to stay healthy. Stress…
The Spiritual Way
Depression is characterized by despair, hopelessness, and a disconnect from one’s everyday. This condition often requires professional treatment, such as therapy or medication or both,…
The Now
Dr. Chuck and a Paramedic talk our world looks a little different today vs just a year ago. Citizens of towns, cities, and counties across…
The Resilient One
Most commonly, the term resilience has come to mean an individual’s ability to overcome adversity and continue his or her normal development and in some…
Demystifying Mental Health in the Fire Service
Two mental health professionals: Dr. Chuck Allen and Dr. Jim Keats, who work with firefighters and fire departments to improve mental health. They encourage firefighters to…
The Spouse – Part two
A continuation on the importance of communication between a Firefighter and their spouse/partner. The ability to successfully channel anger and how to stop or resist…
The Spouse – Part one
Listener discretion is advised – graphic content The reality of being married to a firefighter is that your spouse will likely spend as much or…
The Culture and Stigma of Suicide
We now live in a cultural moment in which it seems safe for so many to be upfront about their mental health diagnoses, even Firefighters.…