In this interview we asked NATA Hall of Famer Andy Paulin about his experience with unexpected death as an athletic trainer, how to support an individual's grieving process, and what are the logistics of the debriefing process.

Timestamps:

3:48- Undergraduate roommate takes his own life

6:02- Grieving as an athletic training student in the ‘70s

8:02- Reporter struck by implement during a track meet

11:12- Utilizing a physician as a possible support system

13:24- Sudden death at a wrestling tournament

16:01- Logistics after a catastrophic incident

20:10- Off the field death of an athlete

24:41- Emotional flexibility

29:40- Supporting the staff after a catastrophic incident

31:20- Individual grieving processes

37:58- How do catastrophic incidents shape your career

43:40- Catastrophic event policy and procedures

46:05- ATs Care

49:25- Debriefing process

58:40- Utilize your support system

1:01:05- Action item

Andy's email: [email protected]

Andy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-paulin-07233b48

ATs Care: https://www.nata.org/membership/about-membership/member-resources/ats-care

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