Dispatching Wellness: A First Responder's Journey w/ Deborah Green
DeepBlu Project · Chris Workman
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Show Notes
In this conversation, Chris speaks with Deborah Green, a retired public safety dispatcher, about the critical importance of mental health for first responders. They discuss Deborah's personal journey through trauma, the impact of vicarious trauma on dispatchers, and the systemic changes needed in mental health support within law enforcement. The conversation emphasizes the need for culturally competent therapists, the role of peer support, and the ongoing stigma surrounding mental health issues in first responder communities.