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 33: Clark - Prison Bound
In this episode, we interview “Clark” who is a correctional sergeant at a high security prison. He discusses being exposed to significant physical violence during his childhood - both physical abuse and domestic violence. He recalls feeling like his father might end up killing him, which eventually led to his own feelings of wanting to kill his father. The chaos during his childhood led to his own suicide attempt.
Clark discusses his own history of therapy, suffering a life-threatening medical ailment, and his own marital instability. He also discusses his comfort working in a high-stress, dangerous environment and a desire to forge a new path in a different career. Clark provides a transparent look at his life, with the understanding that he was destined to a life in prison--either as an inmate or as a correctional officer.