A Conversation with a First Responder Therapist

The Resilient First Responder

Rich talks with Alison Fienning, MSW, LISW-S, LMHC, CCTP, EMDRt

Alison is the founder and owner of Pinpoint Behavioral Services in Cincinnati. This agency specializes in working with veterans, first responders, and their families. Some of their services include the science-supported, skills-based REAL Essentials Respond certification training, other training and workshops (including a first responder spouse workshop), equine EMDR, and of course therapy.

Pinpoint has providers licensed in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, and Florida with offices in Ohio and Kentucky. They are also available online and have the ability to travel to you!

Rich and Alison talk about challenges seen among the first responder community and how stressors are showing up. They also talk about the opportunities for building resilience and overcoming stigma by having a conversation about mental wellness. Alison shares insights on the services provided by Pinpoint BHS and why she started the practice.

Be sure to register for the 1st Responder Mental Health & Wellness Conference! Both MHANKYSWOH and Pinpoint Behavioral Services will be there. This national conference is coming to Columbus, OH September 7 & 8, 2023. It will be held from 8 AM to 4 PM on both days at Marriott Columbus Northwest, 5605 Blazer Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017.

At the close of the show, Rich shares several education and wellness events offered by MHA:

• Meal Prep and Fast Nutrition for Busy People
  • Zoom session
  • Tuesday, August 8, 2023; 6-7:30 pm
• Utilizing Fitness Trackers and Apps
  • Zoom session
  • Friday, July 14; 11 am
• Budget and Credit Basics
  • Zoom session or
  • In-person: Kenton County Public Library-Erlanger Branch
  • Thursday, July 20 12-1 p.m.
• Resources for Building Resilience & Psychological CPR
  • at MHA of Northern KY & Southwest OH
  • Thursday, August 3 and Friday 4 from 9 to 4 each day

Find details and register for these events and more: MHA Wellness Events

Take a Checkup from the Neck Up! This is a FREE, confidential mental health screening from Mental Health America

Learn about Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) from MHANKYSWOH mhankyswoh.org/cit

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