First Responder Families Podcast: Making Space for Grief: When Losses Are Too Many and Grief Runs Deep

Welcome back to The First Responder Families Podcast - Hosted by Ivona Bhahda. She is the Director of Family Services for FHE Health. 

This podcast focuses on the health and wellness of families who support the brave men and women who serve our communities and our country. FHE Health is a Nationally Recognized healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We are located in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

We are proud to ethically serve the South Florida community as well as the nation with our healthcare services. We specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders. 

https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ 

Struggling? FHE Health is here to help. Please call: 833.685.7536

We’re diving into the world of mentorship—not just for our brave first responders, but for their families too.

In this episode, Ivona and Eric Bricker, LMHC explore the deep connection between grief and burnout, especially among first responders. They discuss how unacknowledged losses and emotional strain contribute to compassion fatigue, while highlighting the challenges of grieving in a culture that often avoids death. The conversation touches on disenfranchised grief, transitional trauma, and the evolving understanding of grief beyond traditional models. Eric shares practical strategies for processing trauma and maintaining connections with deceased loved ones, offering listeners tools for healing, resilience, and emotional growth.

A conversation on healing, resilience, and honoring grief in first responder families.”

Eric Bricker is a licensed psychotherapist and a host of “The Good Counsel Podcast”. 

https://ericbrickerlmhc.com/

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Until next time - Ivona