Mental Agility for Forensic Scientists

Jen Dillon shares her story and chats with both peers and experts to cultivate a culture of resiliency and sustainability in the field of forensic science. Forensic scientists experience a unique set of stressors including vicarious trauma and burnout due to their chronic exposure to traumatic content on the job. The goal is to create a community to build an awareness and a self-care practice to mitigate these stressors and create a healthier, more productive workplace.

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Mental Agility for Forensic Scientists

Calm and Connected - Jen Elder

May 19, 2020 • Jennifer Dillon • Episode 4

On this episode, I speak with my good friend and yoga soul sister, Jen Elder, who serves as the Wellness Program Manager at a state women's prison. Jen and I discuss how the practice of yoga is so much more than the physical postures, how taking a trauma-informed approach to the practice can lead to healing on a holistic level, and exactly what it looks like when you are supporting the mental well-being of both the staff and offenders of a prison population. She reminds us that the only real cage we can put ourselves in is the rabbit hole of our mind, and she strives to empower and heal the women she serves to climb out of that space so they may build a brighter future for themselves. Our talk includes a discussion on COVID-19 and mental health in the workplace, and how the silver lining in all of this is the way we've become more connected.

Music credit: Joseph McDade

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Host: Jen Dillon - jdillon4n6@gmail.com