July 17, 2024

Clinician's Guide to Working with EMS and 911 Personnel | S4 E29

On this special edition of Responder Resilience, we invite you to join an enlightening masterclass tailored for clinicians, featuring trauma therapists Dr. Nicole Navega, PhD, LCSW, and Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW, EMT. With their extensive backgrounds in providing therapy to EMS and 911 emergency professionals, Nicole and Bonnie bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the unique challenges these first responders face.

Whether you are just beginning your journey in working with first responders or already have an established practice, today's conversation promises to be incredibly insightful. Nicole and Bonnie will delve into the critical aspects of offering empathetic and effective therapeutic support to these essential professionals.

On this special edition of Responder Resilience, we invite you to join an enlightening masterclass tailored for clinicians, featuring trauma therapists Dr. Nicole Navega, PhD, LCSW, and Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW, EMT. With their extensive backgrounds in providing therapy to EMS and 911 emergency professionals, Nicole and Bonnie bring a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of the unique challenges these first responders face.

Nicole and Bonnie will delve into the critical aspects of offering empathetic and effective therapeutic support to these essential professionals. They will highlight the importance of cultural competence in therapy, ensuring that clinicians can truly connect with and support first responders. 

Whether you are just beginning your journey in working with first responders or already have an established practice, today's conversation promises to be incredibly insightful. Nicole and Bonnie will share valuable tools, practical tips, and their personal experiences, providing you with a comprehensive guide to enhancing your therapeutic approach. Are you ready to deepen your understanding and improve your practice for these vital community members? Settle in, take notes, and let's embark on this important journey together.

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Nicole Navega

Embedded Trauma Therapist | Phd | EMDR Therapist

Dr. Navega has three decades of clinical experience with individuals who have experienced acute stress, secondary trauma and post-traumatic stress injuries. She is an EMDR trained therapist. She completed her Master of Social Work from Boston University and her PhD from Barry University’s School of Social Work. Her dissertation is titled The Impact of Organizational Stressors: A Grounded Theory Approach to Exploring Stress Injuries in Police Workers’ Compensation Evaluations. While teaching research at a college in Boston, she and her colleague conducted a study in 2016 on stress and coping in helping professionals. They published a peer-reviewed journal article in Best Practices in Mental Health titled, Pivotal Events: I’m Not a Normal Person Anymore. Understanding the Impact of Stress among Helping Professionals.

Dr. Navega is currently employed full-time by Lee County Public Safety as an embedded trauma therapist for EMS, Emergency Communications and Emergency Management. She helped initiate and serves as the Clinical Lead for Lee County Public Safety’s Peer Support Team. Dr. Navega is also embedded inside Fort Myers Police and Fire Departments part-time. She has consulted with Islamorada Fire Rescue. She volunteers to serve as one of five Mental Health Professionals on the Southwest Florida Critical Incident Stress Management Team. Dr. Navega is also the daughter of a former police officer.

In her free time, she enjoys scuba diving, the beach and anything related to Jocko Willink, Kings of Leon and Gary Vaynerchuk. She also enjoys editing, research… Read More