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Responder Resilience with Bonnie C Rumilly, David Dachinger & Dr Stacy Raymond

Responder Resilience with David Dachinger, Dr Stacy Raymond and Bonnie C Rumilly
David Dachinger, Dr Stacy Raymond and Bonnie C Rumilly
Step into the world of real-life heroes with RESPONDER RESILIENCE, an insightful podcast that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers, and law enforcement professionals. Hear firsthand accounts from our community's finest as they discuss critical issues on the job and share their experiences with hosts Lt. David Dachinger (ret.), Bonnie Rumilly LCSW/EMT and Dr. Stacy Raymond. Explore topics of mental and physical wellness with emergency services thought leaders, and get ready to be inspired and gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices and resilience of our responders.

TALK SHOW PROGRAM ARCHIVES

Responder Resilience, May 29, 2024 Guests, Gina Gambino and Jennifer Merenda, Animal Control Officers
Responder Resilience, May 22, 2024 Dr. Stacy Raymond and Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW-EMT, Clinical Psychologist and LCSW EMT and Podcast Hosts
S4 E20 Lead, Don't Bleed: Preventing Supervisor Burnout with Guest Hi Nguyen, Leadership Coach & former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer , May 15, 2024 Guest, Hi Nguyen, Leadership Coach & former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer with 14 years of service across Canada
S4 E19 Dialing Up the Future of 911 with guest, Ashley Valenzuela, Dispatcher, and founder of The Raspy Dispatcher LLC, May 8, 2024 Interview with Ashley Valenzuela, Dispatcher, and founder of The Raspy Dispatcher LLC
S4 E18 Voices from the Frontline of EMS with guests Jason Patton, Dan Sundahl, Dr. Peter Antevy and more, May 1, 2024 Insights from Daniel Sundahl, Jason Patton, Bryony Gilbey, Eric Chase, Derek O. Hanley, Dr. Peter Antevy, MaKenzie Tiegs
S4 E17 Unboxing The Cop Box: Brotherhood, Healing, and Growth with guests, John Monaghan III, James Steinmetz, Douglas Wyman, April 24, 2024 The journey of healing and growth for 3 law enforcement friends following service-related trauma.
S4 E16 Mental Health Lifeline for Clay County’s Bravest with guests, Chief David Motes and Marie Gumá, April 17, 2024 Fire Chief David Motes and Command Counseling's Marie Gumá, share insights on their groundbreaking mental
S4 E15 Duty, Depression, and Deliverance with guest, Rob Rudewicz, Retired Police Captain, April 10, 2024 Join us as we uncover the strength of the human spirit with guest, Rob Rudewicz, Retired Police Captain
S4 E14 Shuffling the Deck on A.C.E.S. with guest, Chris Moore, Fire Captain, Author, Speaker, Advocate, April 3, 2024 We explore the mental health challenges faced by first responders, through the lens of Captain Chris Moore
S4 E13 Infidelity: Temptation and Transformation with guest, John Kelly, March 27, 2024 We focus on the heartbreak of infidelity with law enforcement veteran, author, and coach John Kelly.
S4 E12 Succeed in the Need to Lead with guest Al Pratts, Deputy Chief and Chief of Special Operations, March 20, 2024 Ready to take your career to the next level and achieve that long-awaited promotion?
S4 E11 This Too Shall Pass?? Panel Discussion: Real Talk on Stress vs Serenity, March 13, 2024 Under the theme of "This too shall pass," they explore strength in vulnerability and recovery from job-related trauma.
S4 E10 Igniting Growth and Excellence with guest, Chief Anthony Perez, March 6, 2024 We dive into the inspiring journey of Anthony Perez, the Fire Chief of Pasco County, Florida.
S4 E9 The Power of De-escalation in Law Enforcement with guest, Ernie Stevens, retired LEO and author, February 28, 2024 we explore mental health and de-escalation with the author of the book ""Mental Health and De-escalation"
S4 E8 Recipes for Resilience: Coping with Suicide with guest, Joseph T. Bonanno, FDNY and USAF Veteran and chef, February 21, 2024 We dive into the inspiring journey of Joseph T. Bonanno, who has served in both the USAF and The FDNY.
S4 E7 Movies That Matter for Police and Their Families with guest, Jason Harney, Retired Police Sergeant and Documentary Filmmaker, February 14, 2024 The world of impactful filmmaking with Jason Harney, a retired Police Sergeant turned Documentary Filmmaker.
S4 E6 Saving Lives Through Connection and Comedy with guest, Jason Patton, Firefighter, Paramedic, Comedian, VP of Fire Department Coffee, February 7, 2024 Get ready to meet firefighter/paramedic Jason Patton, the creative genius behind Fire Department Chronicles.
S4 E5 Focusing the Lens on EMS in Crisis with guest, Derek O. Hanley, Retired Paramedic, Photographer, Author, Disabled Veteran Combat Medic, January 31, 2024 Unpacking the powerful stories behind "Photos From the Front Lines"
S4 E4 What Do The Shrinks Think? with hosts, Dr. Stacy Raymond and Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW-EMT, January 24, 2024 Trauma therapists dive deep into the crucial aspects of first responder mental health.
S4 E3 From Silence to Strength with guest, Todd Donovan, Retired Fire Lieutenant Paramedic, January 17, 2024 Exploring what depression, suicidal thoughts, and the the groundbreaking world of transcranial magnetic stimulation.

SHOW HOSTS

Bonnie C. Rumilly, LCSW, EMT-B
Wilton
CTUS
Occupation:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), EMDR therapist, volunteer EMT
Biography:

Bonnie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and has a private practice in Wilton. She specializes in the treatment of Adults, Adolescents, Children and First Responders. Bonnie worked in Newtown at a comprehensive family service agency for 4.5 years directly after the Sandy Hook School Shootings treating Trauma. Bonnie has had extensive training in EMDR therapy, along with other trauma treatment modalities, and is a Board Member of the Fairfield County Trauma Response Team, Inc. Along with Dr. Raymond, she co-leads a weekly Peer Support Meeting. Bonnie is well versed in First Responder cultures as she has been a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician in CT for 21 years and is currently in a leadership role at her EMS agency.

David Dachinger
West Harrison
NYUS
Occupation:
Fire Lieutenant (Ret.), Stage IV Cancer survivor, author, music producer, wellness program creator
Biography:

David Dachinger is a retired Fire Lieutenant with over 21 years as a leader in emergency services. He has written department policies, instructed fire and rescue training and created firehouse wellness initiatives. As a fire officer, he often worked as Acting Captain/Shift Commander, and Incident Commander. David is also a Stage IV cancer survivor. As a music producer, he has extensive network television credits on CBS, FOX, ABC and HBO.  Combining expertise in multimedia, crisis leadership and major medical challenges, David (along with his wife, psychotherapist Tamara Green) creates calming programs that enhance the lives of first responders, cancer patients and professionals through their Loving Meditations App.

Dr. Stacy Raymond
Ridgefield
CTUS
Other Websites:
Occupation:
Clinical Psychologist, trauma specialist, EMDR consultant, founder of Responder Wellness, Inc.
Biography:

Dr. Stacy Raymond has been practicing as a Clinical Psychologist in Ridgefield, Connecticut for 22 years. She is a trauma specialist, helping clients overcome anxiety, panic and PTSD. Half of her practice is dedicated to First Responders and Military Veterans. Her father is a Marine and a retired police officer. She is an Approved Consultant in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a highly effective form of psychotherapy that quickly helps people heal from and move past their worst memories. Stacy created Responder Wellness, Inc., a non-profit whose mission is to subsidize or provide free of charge safety equipment and wellness services to First Responders in Fairfield County, CT with plans to grow state-wide.