Episode Number: 25

Publish Date: Nov 14, 2023

Host: Arjuna George

Guest: Dr. Michele Finneran

Brief Description:

📚 Welcome to Episode 25 of 'Beneath the Helmet,' the essential podcast for firefighters focusing on health and wellness. Hosted by Arjuna George, a retired Fire Chief, this episode features an enlightening conversation with Dr. Michelle Finneran, a clinical psychologist specializing in first responders' mental health. Dive deep into understanding stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue, and discover effective strategies for resilience and mental well-being. Dr. Finneran's insights, drawn from her new book 'The Compassion Conundrum,' are invaluable for anyone in high-stress professions seeking to improve their mental health and overall quality of life. Don't miss this episode to explore the intricate balance of mind, body, and spirit for peak performance in challenging environments.

Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:

🔗 Occupationally Aware Healthcare Provider Directory (Canada) https://www.firstresponderhealth.org/directory-search#!directory/map/ord=rnd

🔗 BC First Responders Mental Health https://bcfirstrespondersmentalhealth...

🔗 BC Wid Counsellors Roster https://counsellingbc.com/counsellors

Recommendations:

📖 Book - Burnt Around the Edges – A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving Burnout - Arjuna George (Available on Amazon, Apple and Google Books)

📖The Compassion Conundrum - Dr. Michele Finneran

Buy her book here: https://www.veccandassociates.com/product-page/the-compassion-conundrum

ABOUT DR. MICHELE FINNERAN:

Dr. Michele Finneran, is a licensed professional counselor located in Florida. She owns and operates her private counselling practice, Vecc& Associates, LLC.

Connect with the Host:

🎙️Arjuna George – Fire Chief (ret)

Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and Burnt Around the Edges author.

www.silverarrowco.com

www.burntaroundtheedges.com

www.beneaththehelmet.ca

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