Moral Distress in Firefighting with Dr. Rita Brock

Understanding Moral Injury, also known as Moral Distress and Administrative Betrayal, with Dr. Rita Brock. In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, host Arjuna George interviews Dr. Rita Brock, the director of Volunteers America's Shea Moral Injury Institute. Dr. Brock explains the concepts of moral injury, moral distress, and administrative betrayal, particularly within fire services, healthcare, first responder agencies, and the military. She shares her personal journey and extensive professional experience in addressing these issues. The episode provides valuable insights and resources for recognizing and recovering from moral injury, emphasizing the importance of community and peer support. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the emotional and spiritual challenges those in demanding service roles face. Administrative betrayal is the act of deliberate disloyalty and occurs when leadership fails to protect their member(s) during a time of vulnerability, therefore inducing harm by neglecting to react in a way that meets the basic needs of the first responder. #moralinjury #Administrativebetrayal #firefighterpodcast 00:00 video1254992844 00:05 Meet Dr. Rita Brock 00:11 Understanding Moral Injury 01:09 Introduction to Beneath the Helmet 01:51 Closing Remarks and Gratitude 02:00 Dr. Brock's Personal Journey 03:38 The Concept of Moral Injury 09:31 Developing Programs for Moral Injury 12:08 Impact of Moral Injury on First Responders 21:14 Signs and Symptoms of Moral Injury 26:04 Moral Injury vs. PTSD 32:47 The Role of Religious Communities in Mental Health 33:14 Blurred Lines Between Clinicians and Chaplains 33:57 Moral Injury in the Medical Field 34:18 Therapists and Peer Support 35:30 Spirituality vs. Religion 35:45 Buddhism and Spiritual Practices 36:55 Indigenous Healing Practices 41:28 Administrative Betrayal and Moral Injury 44:40 Addressing Moral Injury in the Fire Service 48:33 Resources for Understanding Moral Injury 54:20 Connecting with Dr. Brock 56:28 The Importance of Sleep for Wellness 🚨Stay Connected on Social🚨

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