Thin Line Connect

Gratitude on the Front Line: A Thanksgiving Special

In this episode we explore the empowerment and implementation of gratitude.

What the F*******? Feelings, the Other F-word

Why we feel the feelings - Joy, Anger, Fear, Disgust, Sadness

Everyone's a Narcissist? Debunking the Trend

Debunking pop psychology narcissism - the overuse of "He's a narcissist"

Addiction: A Safety Approach to Preventing Relapse

Avoidance and Distractions - Backing out and calling for reinforcements during difficult conditions

Moral Injury in First Responders: Beyond PTSD

Battling moral injury - when actions or inactions oppose our beliefs and values

Extreme Ownership - It's All My Fault

From extreme ownership to extreme victimhood - healing and growing from taking responsibility

How Is Talking About It Going To Help?

Effective treatments for PTSD

When Hypervigilance Meets Everyday Life

Vigilance vs. Hypervigilance - from on duty to every day life

Fortifying the Homefront - The Spouse Academy

In this episode, we pull from our experiences in our personal lives and our participation in the facilitation of a fire department spouse academy to provide the foundation to explore pivotal aspects of the firefighter-spouse dynamic.

Understanding Stress and Trauma: Insights for First Responders

From stress responses to stress relief - What is it? Why do we have it? and How do we manage it?