Episodes
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Nikki Penn
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Friday Jul 17, 2020
Nikki Penn has been a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed professional counselor for over 20 years. She is a Specialized Law Enforcement Instructor and a Certified-EMDR therapist who specializes in trauma and early intervention. She has a license specialization in technology-assisted counseling that allows her to provide distance counseling via web-based services.
We talked to Nikki about the current climate that the responder is working in. We wanted to know about the stress that is showing up and explore tools to help combat that stress.
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Veronica Davillier
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Tuesday Jun 23, 2020
Veronica Davillier came to MEMS after leaving New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina. Veronica’s story is about a desire to change the direction of her life and the struggle of not knowing how. Many of the stories featured here are about how EMS complicated a person’s life, Veronica’s story is about how EMS and those she found here encouraged and help in her journey. Veronica is not the same woman you would have met 15 years ago, the direction she is now heading has forever transformed her as well as her family’s life for generations.
Hearing another’s story makes us see things from a new perspective. Gives us the reason we needed to believe in ourselves, others have done it, and so can we. Veronica will tell you, you can live a better life that you ever dreamed when you chose to listen to those who are speaking life into you.
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Paul Burnett CPD
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Paul Burnett is a motorcycle officer for Conway Police Department. Paul describes the events in his life that brought him to his lowest point and thoughts of death. Paul not only describes the path that led him there, but the people and the path that brought him back to life. You will hear a story of post traumatic growth, as Paul took want helped him, and brought the program back to Arkansas.
For more information on ARLEAP, PCIS take a look at their web site at: ARLEAP.org
Thursday May 21, 2020
Tiffany Davis
Thursday May 21, 2020
Thursday May 21, 2020
Tiffany Davis was the medic who cared for a firefighter that was shot and died in the line of duty. As you might expect, this call impacted Tiffany in a very negative way. In her interview Tiffany describes herself before, during and after the trauma that she went through. Her hope is by sharing this most personal story, others will find a way to get unstuck, heal and grow after facing their own trauma.
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Dave Buckheister staying healthy for the long run
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Dave Buckheister retired from EMS after a very successful career. What stood out was even after serving a stretch of 24 years working 48 on and 24 off, Dave retired healthy and with a great attitude. Dave never quit growing and seeking knowledge as evidence I offer that he was the second community paramedic in the state to be licensed. In addition to all of the above, Dave has a successful marriage. I wanted to sit down with Dave and ask what his secret was.
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Sam Duckworth - COVID and responder mental health
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Wednesday Apr 15, 2020
Sam Duckworth is the Program Director for the Employee Assistance Program of UAMS. MEMS has partnered with this program for many years to provide assistance to this staff. Today Sam talks about stress associated with COVID 19 as well as strategies for the responder and their family to cope with the stress of this work.
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Paul Sanchez
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020
Paul was driving back from an out of town ambulance trip when he was involved in a head on collision on Interstate 40, the driver of the other car was killed. Paul's partner was able to free himself, but Paul was so entangled it took almost an hour to cut him free. Paul suffered a broken leg among other injuries and has spent time in the hospital and receive surgeries since the accident. He has shown remarkable resilience physically and mentally prior to and since the wreck.
This was recorded over a year ago and at that time Paul had not returned to work, in fact some questioned if he ever would. Paul was released to full duty prior to most anyones estimate and is still going strong.
Tuesday Apr 14, 2020