048. Love You, Don't Die - Sammy Freyta [Part 1]

In this episode of the Keep the Promise podcast, host TJ is joined by guest Sammy Freyta, a therapist specializing in counseling first responders and military personnel. Sammy shares her journey from broadcast journalism to therapy, emphasizing the importance of mental fitness over traditional therapy. The episode delves into creative processes like art therapy and tailored coping strategies to help first responders manage trauma and improve communication with loved ones. Sammy and her firefighter husband Dave work together to provide on-site mental fitness coaching, breaking down stigmas and offering practical advice for a healthier fire service community.

02:30 Meet Sammy Freyta
03:25 Sammy's Background and Career Shift
07:34 The Role of Art in Therapy
15:04 Working with First Responders
24:27 Building Mental Fitness
28:51 Coping Strategies and Communication
35:11 Peer Teams vs. Critical Incident Stress Management

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