First Responder Families Podcast

First Responder Families Podcast: The Power of Practicing Mindfulness

Welcome back to The First Responder Families Podcast - Hosted by Ivona Bhahda. She is the Director of Family Services for FHE Health.  This podcast focuses on the health and wellness of families who support the brave men and women who serve our communities and our country.
FHE Health is a Nationally Recognized healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We are located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. We are proud to ethically serve the South Florida community as well as the nation with our healthcare services. We specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders.
Struggling? FHE Health is here to help. Please call: 833.685.7536
In this episode Ivona talks about the importance of developing a strong mindfulness practice. The foundation of mindfulness centers around being present at the moment and recognizing the beauty that is all around you and inside of you. 
The practice of breathing and centering yourself is very important in practicing mindfulness and Ivona takes you through breathing exercises to get you started on your journey of health and happiness.
If you want to know more about Ivona and FHE Health please visit us here:
https://fherehab.com/
https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ 
 
Be safe, Health and Happy. 
 
Until next time,
 
- Ivona
 
 

First Responder Families Podcast - The Trust factor with First Responders - with Dr. Sachi Ananda

Welcome back to The First Responder Families Podcast - Hosted by Ivona Bhahda. She is the Director of Family Services for FHE Health.  This podcast focuses on the health and wellness of families who support the brave men and women who serve our communities and our country.
FHE Health is a Nationally Recognized healthcare institution that delivers quality, medically integrated personalized treatment for those suffering from Behavioral Health Disorders. We are located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. We are proud to ethically serve the South Florida community as well as the nation with our healthcare services. We specialize in addictive disorders and other behavioral health diagnoses such as mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and traumatic disorders.
In this episode Ivona has a great conversation with Dr. Sachi Ananda who is The Director of Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health.
Dr. Sachi Ananda, Ph.D., LMHC, MCAP, is responsible for providing clinical direction to FHE Health’s specialized treatment program for first responders. Her #1 goal in her job is to help first responders return as soon as possible to their roles as public servants in their communities and families. Dr. Ananda is a licensed mental health counselor, certified master’s-level addiction professional, and clinical sexologist. Her professional expertise and personal background groomed her for working with and relating to first responders and understanding their unique treatment needs. She specializes in trauma work, relationship therapy, and drug and process addictions recovery.
Dr. Sachi and Ivona talk about the topic of Trust with first responders. Dr. Sachi explains the importance of first responders developing trust again in their professional and personal relationships. Learning how to trust again is a very important step in the recovery process. 
You can find out more about Dr. Sachi here:
https://fherehab.com/team/
https://fherehab.com/services/first-responders/ 
 
Thank you for listening. Tune in next month for a new topic and a new guest.
 
Ivona -
 
 
 

First Responder Families - with Ivona Bhadha: Effective Communication in Relationships - with Patrick Fitzgibbons

Welcome everyone to The First Show of First Responder Families Podcast. This show is hosted by Ivona Bhadha  a Clinical Therapist at FHE Health. 
This podcast is centered around providing information and resources for the families of First Responders. A wide range of informative topics will be covered in this monthly show with the host and amazing guests. 
In this first episode, Ivona and Patrick from Shatterproof talk about the importance of clear and effective communication in personal and professional relationships. After all, everything centers around communication. 
Patrick shares his treatment journey at Shatterproof and how he believes good and effective communication can begin to solve many problems people suffer with. Ivona provides good information about communication in the therapeutic process. 
A great and informative interview. For more information at FHE Health and Shatterproof check out the link below:
https://fherehab.com/
(866) 534-3586
Stay tune for more informative shows. 
In Gratitude,
Ivona -