Bridging the Gap: Mental Health and Support for Public Safety Heroes part 1

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this video, we delve into the mental health challenges that public safety heroes – including police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and other first responders – face daily in their line of duty. These brave individuals confront high-stress situations, trauma, and pressure, which can deeply impact their mental well-being. We’ll discuss the importance of mental health awareness, available support resources, and practical strategies for coping with the unique demands of public safety professions.

I'm Kelly O'Horo, Attachment based EMDR Therapist, EMDRIA Consultant, and Advanced Trainer. I'm a mom of 5, Nonna of 5, wife, and a healer. I have the honor of spending my workdays walking along side people while they brave their healing journeys. I try to live with the generous assumption that we're all doing the best we can with what we know. Therapists are teachers for the "life stuff" and "emotional vocabulary" that may not have been learned due to gaps in our care givers capabilities. In the last 15 years I've learned that people are freaking amazing, resilient, and inspiring. Most importantly, we are hardwired for connection and for healing!

I hope to bring an authentic, compassionate, and unpolished approach while we explore a variety of topics such as parenting, marriage, relationships, dating, trauma, attachment, adoption, depression, addiction, anxiety, and love! There's a why for all behaviors and an explanation that makes perfect sense as emotion is at the root of it all.

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