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In The First Person: A Firefighter’s Experience of PTSD
Manage episode 341058520 series 3373008
“Every time my pager went off, I felt like vomiting.”
In this episode, clinical psychologist Professor Mark Creamer sits down with former client and volunteer firefighter, Alex, and his partner Lyn, to reflect on Alex’s experience and clinical treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Tune in to hear the couple’s journey through and beyond the cumulative impacts of Alex’s role as a Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteer firefighter, attending bushfires - including the Victorian Black Saturday Bushfires - car accidents, house and factory fires over his 20 years of service.
In sharing their powerful and personal story, Alex and Lyn highlight what helped and hindered their progress before, during and after seeking treatment, while Mark reflects on the challenges and opportunities that presented while treating Alex’s PTSD.
Liked this episode? Stay tuned for future episodes of In The First Person by following MHPN Presents.
Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form.
Share your comments, questions and feedback about In The First Person, or any of MHPN’s podcast series here: https://bit.ly/3d6nFea.
65 episoder
Manage episode 341058520 series 3373008
“Every time my pager went off, I felt like vomiting.”
In this episode, clinical psychologist Professor Mark Creamer sits down with former client and volunteer firefighter, Alex, and his partner Lyn, to reflect on Alex’s experience and clinical treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Tune in to hear the couple’s journey through and beyond the cumulative impacts of Alex’s role as a Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteer firefighter, attending bushfires - including the Victorian Black Saturday Bushfires - car accidents, house and factory fires over his 20 years of service.
In sharing their powerful and personal story, Alex and Lyn highlight what helped and hindered their progress before, during and after seeking treatment, while Mark reflects on the challenges and opportunities that presented while treating Alex’s PTSD.
Liked this episode? Stay tuned for future episodes of In The First Person by following MHPN Presents.
Visit the MHPN website for episode host and guest bios, recommended resources and a self-directed CPD form.
Share your comments, questions and feedback about In The First Person, or any of MHPN’s podcast series here: https://bit.ly/3d6nFea.
65 episoder
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