Behind The Line

Join host and trauma therapist, Lindsay Faas, joined by ER Nurse and Author T.C. Randall along with retired RCMP Staff Sgt. and face of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, Jennifer Pound as we discuss the benefits of seeking therapy for occupational stress injuries. Learn from their experiences and gain insight into finding the fit that feels JUST right.

Show Notes

Show Notes:

Thanks so much to T.C. Randall, ER Nurse of 14 years and author of The View From The Wrong Side of The Day (Buy his book, it’s great!), as well as Jennifer Pound, recently retired RCMP Staff Sgt. and face of the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) in Vancouver, and creator of the blog Fuel For First Responders

We broke this conversation about their experiences navigating therapy with an occupational stress injury into two parts. This week we talk about finding the right fit with a therapist and working to recover.

Go back to the previous episode to hear our talk about the difficulties navigating the system and accessing support that fit.

Episode Challenge:

Where have you had success in seeking support? What types of support have been most helpful to you? Are they meeting your needs right now? 

Reflect on where you’re at and what you might need by using our free Beating the Breaking Point Indicators Checklist & Triage Guide

Register now for the Self-Care Dare 5 Day Challenge for First Responders and Front Line Workers! Registration will close November 1st at 11:59PM. The dare kicks off on November 2nd. Registration is only $10 and includes 5 days of video lessons around 5 key domains for self-care; bonus resources and worksheets to develop a bombproof and sustainable self-care plan; access to our private facebook group to connect, problem solve and hone our skills; and fun prizes along the way to keep you pushing forward. If you are needing to up your self-care game, join us and take the dare. 

Additional Resources:

Buy T.C.’s book: The View From The Wrong Side of The Day
Check out Jenn’s blog: Fuel For First Responders

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What is Behind The Line?

Created for First Responders and Front Line Workers to tackle the challenges of working on the front lines. Dig into topics on burnout, workplace dynamics, managing mental health, balancing family life...and so much more. Created and hosted by Lindsay Faas, clinical counsellor and trauma therapist. View the show notes, and access bonus resources at https://my.thrive-life.ca/behind-the-line.