When The Call Hits Home: "Dark Nights of the Soul: A Family's Journey from Trauma to Resilience"

KENOSHA, Wis. - Rezul -- In the latest episode of When The Call Hits Home, hosts Dr. Ashlee Gethner, DSW, LCSW, & Jennifer Woosley LPCC S welcome a remarkable father-daughter duo, AJ DeAndrea and Madalena DeAndrea, for a raw and inspiring conversation on the far-reaching impact of law enforcement careers, trauma, and the path to post-traumatic growth.

AJ DeAndrea, a retired deputy chief from Arvada, Colorado, shares hard-earned lessons from over 30 years in law enforcement, including responding to multiple high-profile school shootings and critical incidents. His daughter, Madalena DeAndrea, draws on her own harrowing experience as a survivor of the Borderline Bar and Grill shooting to discuss the power of resilience, familial support, and the importance of mental health.

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Through generous storytelling and personal insight, the episode covers:

• The hidden weight law enforcement families carry
• Age-appropriate openness with children when it comes to trauma
• The impact of proactive mental health support for both officers and their loved ones
• Tools and mindsets for fostering personal agency, safety, and growth after trauma
• The origin and mission of the pair's acclaimed program, "Dark Nights of the Soul"

Listeners will walk away with a greater understanding of life on the frontlines and how hope, connection, and honesty can become a blueprint for healing and leadership.

When The Call Hits Home is available on all major podcast platforms. For more information, visit https://whenthecallhitshome.com.

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