1st responders struggling to talk about work at home.
Category Archives: FST5 Stories
Failure to Comply
Sometimes interactions involve people with challenges that are not visible.
Drunk Driver – Episode 3
The following shows the aftermath of a drunk driving incident.
Drunk Driver – Episode 2
The following shows the aftermath of a drunk driving incident.
Drunk Driver – Episode 1
The following shows the aftermath of a drunk driving incident.
Dispatcher Mandatory Overtime
We will be joining my co-worker, Mary. A 32-year-old 9-1-1 dispatcher who is on the phone with her mother after being informed of mandatory overtime due to another co-worker calling off.
Mary has kids in daycare and her husband just started his police shift. So now she must find someone to pick up the children because she is unable to leave.
Coming Home from a Rough Day
John, a first responder, comes home from an intense and difficult shift. It has been a frustrating and emotional day for him.
John’s wife, Julie, has been home without speaking to anyone on the phone or in-person all day. She feels cooped up. She is used to hearing from John at least once during his shift.
The Difficulties of Working Holidays
We are Joining Jill, a Corrections Officer, who is recently divorced and she and her two children are living with her sister.
Working in the Department of Corrections during the holiday season can be more challenging than usual.
The separation of families around the holidays is magnified and felt by inmates and staff alike.
First Therapy Session
Michael is a first responder who is recently divorced and infrequently seeing his kids. He’s taken on a second job as a process server. He has been struggling to get adequate sleep and has started drinking to cope.
In Michael’s first session, he reports having rapid thoughts and he continuously replays events from work. He talks about situations that remind him of his own family.
Zach’s Story Episode 1
Often, First Responders experience repetitive stressful and life changing events that are difficult for others to imagine.
Multiple exposure to traumatic human events may disrupt your ability to experience pleasure from activities that you typically enjoy.
Zach’s Story Episode 2
After a difficult day at work, Officer Dan, Zach’s dad, returns home to learn of his son’s struggles in school since the shooting.
Zach’s Story Ep 3 Part 1
Mom (Pam) problem solves Zach’s alienation from his friends…
Zach’s Story Episode 3 Part 2
Talking and listening leads to understanding. Talking about fears and listening to our families could help.
Officers Dan and Ronnie
Neighbors and friends have been negatively impacted by a recent shooting in our community. The reach of this impact has gone beyond anyone’s imagination and has affected families, the children, and relationships with each other.
John Continues Therapy
John, a first responder, has been encouraged to seek therapy to talk about his recent angry outbursts at work.
He is feeling vulnerable about going to therapy.