Dealing with PTSD Within the Family with Trauma Experts, Sajel and Vincent Bellon
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Show Notes
Today the Emergency Service Departments are busier than ever...the nearly constant sound of sirens remind us that trauma is happening all around us. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Sajel Bellon Ed.D, RP, CTSS, Professor and Psychotherapist & Vincent Bellon, Career Firefighter and Instructor who will share their experience.
Sajel and Vincent personally saw a need and founded Mind Armour and SOS Psychotherapy to support Emergency Service Departments, First Responders, spouses and families in navigating the ripple effects of occupational stress injuries, like Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS), depression, and anxiety.
Authentic Touch Points
What Vincent deals with on the job. 2:15 When I realized my symptoms were unusual. 5:20 Reaching the breaking point. 7:55 Advice for family members dealing with PTS. 14:10 The gaps in services available. 17:20 Mind Armour – filling in the gaps of care. 24:45 Support for kids. 28:30 Transparency is key. 33:15
Speaking globally, Sajel & Vincent vulnerably share their real experiences and evidence-based strategies for surviving the effects of trauma. They are compassionately helping organizations, couples and individuals in creating communities of connection and smashing the stigma around suicidal thoughts.
Sajel and Vincent provide simple tools and interventions for shifting the perspectives surrounding mental health, PTS and suicide. Their mission is to save the lives of first responders and keep their families together.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Thanks! Roxanne
Links:
Website: http://sajelbellon.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (416) 454-5064 Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: [email protected] Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
(0:00) Introduction and beginning of conversation with Vincent Bellon and Sajal (1:30) Vincent's experiences as a firefighter and introduction to PTSD (9:07) The impact of Vincent's PTSD on his family and Sajel's struggle (14:55) Improvement in Vincent and Sajal's relationship post-PTSD diagnosis and advice to families dealing with PTSD (20:28) Discussion on the need for family involvement and the "suck it up" mentality in firefighting (24:13) Mind Armor: Addressing the gaps in mental health support for first responders (26:12) SOS psychotherapy: Offering support for first responders and their families (28:32) Guiding families on discussing first responder experiences with children (32:27) The importance of a psychologically safe environment and the role reversal in children and parents (34:32) Closing remarks and contact information for Sajel and Vincent Bellon (36:13) Final thoughts on recognizing and honoring feelings as a form of healing by Roxanne Derhodge