Listen "Dealing With Unexpected Death with Andy Paulin - 42"
Episode Synopsis
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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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
--
AT CORNER FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atcornerpodcast
Instagram, Website, YouTube, and other links: atcornerds.wixsite.com/home/links
EMAIL US: [email protected]
SAVE on Medbridge: Use code ATCORNER to get $150 off your subscription
Music: Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA
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-Sandy & Randy
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