In this episode, we chat with Dr. Richard Janka from the 9-1-1- Training Institute about how first responders can be the best version of themselves at home. We will also get a peek into what 9-1-1 dispatchers experience at work to give families a better understanding of what their people go through from day to day.

Dr. Janka attended the University of Detroit Mercy for his undergraduate studies. There he received a double major in sociology and religious studies. He later went on to earn his Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Moody Theological Seminary. He received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Michigan School of Psychology in 2012. Dr. Janka has worked with individuals ranging from age 15 to late adulthood as well as couples. He has experience working with anxiety, depression, AD/HD, sexual issues (including addiction and sexual disorders), PTSD, and premarital counseling. He also has experience working with police, fire, and other first responders. Dr. Janka has received specialized training in the following areas: hostage & crisis negotiation, law enforcement stress, line of duty death, and critical incident stress management. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Michigan Psychological Association, as well as a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the Fire Service Psychology Association.

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Books Mentioned In This Episode 

Return of the King by J.R.R Tolkein 

 The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman  

Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins

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