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Submitted by David Dachinger on 26 December 2021

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, August 23, 2023 Guest, Hannah Elmore, MSW, Clinical Social Worker and Outreach Coordinator for the IAFF Center of Excellence
Responder Resilience, August 16, 2023 The incredible impact of EMDR therapy on first responders facing traumatic stress
Responder Resilience, August 9, 2023 Guest, Dr Stephanie M Conn & Craig Deardorff LSW, Former Police Officer & Licensed Psychologist & Licensed Social worker
Responder Resilience, August 2, 2023 The Leaders Playbook featuring 11 Expert Guests, Chiefs and Company Officers from Fire, Law Enforcement, EMS, & Military
Responder Resilience, July 26, 2023 Guest, Rick Binder, CEO of PHASE and Educator
Responder Resilience, July 19, 2023 Guest, Oakland McCulloch, Retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel and Nationally Recognized Keynote Speaker
Responder Resilience, July 12, 2023 Walking Tall in Vegas with guest Todd Blyleven
Responder Resilience, July 5, 2023 Grit and Grace with guest, Chief David Ogden
Responder Resilience, June 28, 2023 Emotional Warrior: Building Resilience for Recruitment and Retention
Responder Resilience, June 21, 2023 Mental Health Mayday: Building Your Emotional Wellness Program with guest, Jason Corthell
Responder Resilience, June 14, 2023 Portraits of an Emergency with guest, Daniel Sundahl
Responder Resilience, June 6, 2023 Take Control of Your Financial Wellness with guest, Nick Daugherty aka FinancialCop
Responder Resilience, May 31, 2023 Guest, Tom Rizzo, Police Captain, Speaker, Author, Instructor
Responder Resilience, May 24, 2023 Tactical Self-Care For Public Safety Professionals with guest, Dr. Renee Thornton
Responder Resilience, May 17, 2023 Guest, Eric Chase, speaker, educator and podcaster, experience in the Military, Law Enforcement, Fire Fighting, and EMS
Responder Resilience, May 10, 2023 Guest, Jim Marshall, CEO and Cofounder, 911 Training Institute, author of, The Resilient 911 Professional
Responder Resilience, May 3, 2023 Guest, Paul V Jockimo, President Westchester Putnam Peer Support Team and President, CISM Network of New York State
Responder Resilience, April 26, 2023 Guest, Wendy S. Hummell, Retired Detective, Health and Wellness Manager, Podcast Host
Responder Resilience, April 19, 2023 Guest, Laura G. Hanson, Former SWAT Operator and Author and Speaker
Responder Resilience, April 12, 2023 Chris Belair and Ray Ciancaglini, Former Professional Boxer and Concussion Awareness Advocate and Law Enforcement Office

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.