Breaking the Stigma: Talking About Trauma in Emergency Services with Ali Rothrock

🎙️Episode #007 with Ali Rothrock- author, TEDx Speaker, Firefighter and Mental Health Advocate. 🔥Ali is a firefighter from Pennsylvania who grew up in a safe and secure environment with her family. Growing up, She had many aspirations, ranging from being a figure skater to a marine biologist. However, everything changed when she stumbled upon firefighting during her junior year in high school. Ali felt an instant connection to the firefighting profession and became convinced that it was her calling in life. Since then, she has dedicated her time and energy to saving lives and serving her community as a firefighter. 🔑 Key Highlights: - The importance of leadership in creating a safe space for first responders to talk about their mental health - Stigmatized language and education about stress and trauma - The creation of the "Had a Bad Call" course for validation and guidance - Freeing ourselves from shame and guilt is crucial for trauma recovery and emotional availability - Importance of mental health and self-care - The impact of trauma in the emergency services industry and the personal experiences of the speaker - Difference between post-traumatic stress symptoms and post-traumatic stress disorder - Resources and ways to cope after a traumatic event - The importance of creating a space to express the emotions and reactions of first responders - The speaker's development of a course on mental health awareness for first responders and founding a company called on the Job and off - Her journey and experiences of becoming a first responder and her challenges along the way. 📧 Email ali@onthejobandoff.com 🔗aliwrothrock.com 📚aliwrothrock.com/writing

📺 TEDx Talk https://www.ted.com/talks/ali_rothrock_resilience_is_an_act_of_rebellion

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