Episode #17 - Interpersonal Relationship issues in Emergency Services with Destiny Morris, MA, LMFT

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Daniel Sundahl

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Episode #17 - Interpersonal Relationship issues in Emergency Services with Destiny Morris, MA, LMFT

DanSun Health Podcast

58 minutes 44 seconds

1 month ago

Episode #17 - Interpersonal Relationship issues in Emergency Services with Destiny Morris, MA, LMFT

In this episode of the DanSun Health Podcast, Daniel Sundahl interviews Destiny Morris, a licensed marriage therapist specializing in mental health for first responders. They discuss the unique challenges faced by first responders, including addiction, PTSD, and intimacy issues in relationships. Destiny shares her journey into this specialization, the importance of communication, and self-care practices for both therapists and clients. The conversation emphasizes the need for trauma-informed care and the role of creativity in mental health recovery.Takeaways• Destiny specializes in marriage counselling for first responders.• Addiction often stems from trauma in first responders.• Compartmentalization is a common coping mechanism.• Communication is key in first responder relationships.• Self-care practices are essential for therapists and clients.• Intimacy issues are prevalent in first responder couples.• Understanding PTSD is crucial for relationship dynamics.• Therapists should be trauma-informed when working with first responders.• Creativity can aid in mental health recovery.• Establishing independent lives is important for couples.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Mental Health and First Responders02:46 Destiny's Journey and Specialization05:55 Understanding Addiction in First Responders08:53 Challenges of Working with First Responders11:58 The Cabinet Analogy: Compartmentalization in First Responders14:54 Supporting First Responder Families17:49 Unique Aspects of First Responder Couples Therapy20:50 Intimacy Issues in First Responder Relationships23:53 Biological Factors Affecting Intimacy26:40 Communication Strategies for Couples29:45 Normalizing Intimacy and Expectations31:06 Understanding Relationship Dynamics in First Responder Couples34:04 The Importance of Communication and Therapy37:06 Navigating Unique Challenges for Female First Responders40:46 Self-Care Strategies for Mental Health Professionals49:01 Advice for Newly Married First Responder Couples51:03 Training Therapists to Work with First Responders52:38 The Role of Creativity in Mental HealthLinks:Destiny Morris : https://www.destinymorristherapy.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/on_being_resilient/?hl=enPsychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/destiny-morris-ventura-ca/928057