Dealing with PTSD Within the Family with Trauma Experts, Sajel and Vincent Bellon
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge engages in a profound conversation with Vincent Bellon, a firefighter battling PTSD, and Sajel Bellon, his family member. They discuss the impact of PTSD on families, the importance of mental health support for first responders, and strategies for discussing such experiences with children.
Key Points
- Creating a safe and open environment for dialogue within the family helps everyone heal and grow together, especially when dealing with PTSD and its effects on first responders and their loved ones.
- Educating and integrating support systems for PTSD within emergency services, which also include family members, can significantly improve the resilience and recovery of those affected by traumatic events.
- Honest and age-appropriate communication with children about a parent's PTSD struggles can foster resilience and understanding, removing undue guilt and creating a supportive family dynamic.
Today the Emergency Service Departments are busier than ever...the nearly constant sound of sirens remind us that trauma is happening all around us. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we welcome Sajel Bellon Ed.D, RP, CTSS, Professor and Psychotherapist & Vincent Bellon, Career Firefighter and Instructor who will share their experience.
Sajel and Vincent personally saw a need and founded Mind Armour and SOS Psychotherapy to support Emergency Service Departments, First Responders, spouses and families in navigating the ripple effects of occupational stress injuries, like Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS), depression, and anxiety.
Authentic Touch Points
What Vincent deals with on the job. 2:15 When I realized my symptoms were unusual. 5:20 Reaching the breaking point. 7:55 Advice for family members dealing with PTS. 14:10 The gaps in services available. 17:20 Mind Armour – filling in the gaps of care. 24:45 Support for kids. 28:30 Transparency is key. 33:15
Speaking globally, Sajel & Vincent vulnerably share their real experiences and evidence-based strategies for surviving the effects of trauma. They are compassionately helping organizations, couples and individuals in creating communities of connection and smashing the stigma around suicidal thoughts.
Sajel and Vincent provide simple tools and interventions for shifting the perspectives surrounding mental health, PTS and suicide. Their mission is to save the lives of first responders and keep their families together.
I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Thanks! Roxanne
Links:
Website: http://sajelbellon.com Email: [email protected] Phone: (416) 454-5064 Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: [email protected] Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
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