The Tactical Debrief with Dr. Massimino
The Tactical Debrief podcast
(Formerly The Staff Assistant Podcast) is designed to assist and educate public safety personnel about mental health issues and managing work-related stress. Dr. Massimino is a licensed clinical psychologist who works within a large law enforcement agency and treats first responders in her private practice.
Each episode is designed to mimic an intake session - giving you an inside look into what meeting with a therapist would look like - through the eyes of other first responders. The goal of The Tactical Debrief podcast is to normalize therapy for law enforcement and first responders, and to reduce the suicide rate for this population.
The Tactical Debrief with Dr. Massimino
Episode 31: CDCR Sgt. Amanda Johnson
Episode 31: CDCR Sgt. Amanda Johnson
In this episode, we interview Correctional Sgt. Amanda “Mandy” Johnson who works at Ironwood State Prison. Mandy is the reason that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation participates in the Pink Patch Project every October, which focuses on fundraising for breast cancer research and recipients.
Mandy discusses her family legacy in law enforcement working for the Pomona Police Department - following in her father and grandfathers footsteps. She describes the impact of being the child of a police officer, and how that has helped her adjust to difficulties in her own career.
Mandy was kind enough to demonstrate and participate in an anxiety reduction technique using visualization, breathing and bilateral tapping.