Hear our organization's heart and mission as we start our fourth year walking alongside our first responders and their families making sure nobody walks alone.

If you or someone you know is in crisis and at risk of self-harm, please call or text 988, the suicide and crisis lifeline.

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Join Us in Supporting Our Local Heroes!

Dear Friends,

We are excited to share some important updates about the 10-42 Project and discuss how you can make a meaningful impact in our community. In our latest episode, Daniel and Christina explore the future of our organization and highlight the critical needs of our local first responders.

Our Mission: To serve as a confidential ally to every current and former first responder, and their families, walking with them through the barriers that prevent access to support and mental health resources.

Our Vision: For every first responder to be appropriately equipped with strategies, tools, and resources to support their mental health and well-being throughout and after their career.

Why Get Involved?

• Purpose and Meaning: Be part of a cause that truly matters.
• Community Impact: Help improve the lives of those who dedicate their lives to keeping us safe.
• Personal Fulfillment: Experience the joy of making a difference in your local community.

How You Can Help:

1. Volunteer Your Time: Use your God-given time and talents to directly impact our Iowa heroes.
2. Donate: Your contributions, big or small, go a long way in providing the necessary resources and support. We cannot exist without your support.
3. Spread the Word: Help us raise awareness by sharing our mission with your friends, family, and social networks.

We believe in the power of community and the difference we can make together. Are you ready to be part of something bigger than yourself? Join us in this vital mission to support our local heroes.

For more information or to get involved, please visit our website or contact us directly. Your support is invaluable, and we appreciate every effort to help us achieve our goals.

Thank you for considering joining us in this meaningful journey.

If you or someone you know is in crisis and at risk of self-harm, please call or text 988, the suicide and crisis lifeline.

To contact us directly send an email to Dan@10-42project.org or call 515-350-6274
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Shared Voices Podcast Season 2 Episode 12 Iron Sharpens Iron so a friend sharpens a friend.

Daniel, Christina, and Sam discuss the power of healing with others and the need for community. 10-42 Project has a foundation of growing together to help others grow and heal in an environment without shame, guilt, or judgment. Come as you are!

To contact us directly send an email to Dan@10-42project.org or call 515-350-6274
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If you or someone you know is in crisis and at risk of self-harm, please call or text 988, the suicide and crisis lifeline.

To contact us directly send an email to Dan@10-42project.org or call 515-350-6274
Visit our website! 10-42project.org
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The weight of the badge is heavy, not just for the first responder carrying it, but for the families who stand beside them. This podcast travels into the unique challenges faced by first responders, their partners, and their loved ones.

We'll explore the complexities of:

• Communicating Trauma: Navigating difficult experiences first responders face on the job.

• Chronic Pain and Caregiving: Understanding the impact of chronic pain on both the injured first responder and the partner who becomes a caregiver.

• Emotional Resilience: Strategies for managing the emotional toll of a first responder's career.

But you're not alone. Real Connections offers a lifeline for first responders and their families. We'll discuss:

• Powerful Interventions: Learn about Real Connections’ effective therapy options, including their impactful 4-hour and all-day intensives.

• Cotherapy Advantage: Discover the benefits of having two therapists working with you as a couple or family.

• Honoring Your Vows: Just like the commitment you make to your team, a marriage vow is a promise worth fighting for. We'll explore strategies for strengthening your relationship and keeping that promise alive.

• Unforgettable Retreat: Get ready for a transformative experience! We'll share details about an upcoming incredible couples retreat and intensive happening this September in Galena, Illinois as well as potential retreats built just for you, the first responder, and your partner.

Join us as we explore the power of connection in healing and strengthening the lives of our bravest heroes and their loved ones.

If you or someone you know is in crisis and at risk of self-harm, please call or text 988, the suicide and crisis lifeline.

To contact us directly send an email to Dan@10-42project.org or call 515-350-6274
Visit our website! 10-42project.org
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Building Resilience: Vulnerability, Teamwork, Practice & CoTherapy for First Responders

Are you a first responder seeking to strengthen your mental and relational well-being and build a more supportive environment all around? Do you distrust everyone around you?

This podcast dives into the power of vulnerability, teamwork, practice, and CoTherapy with Daniel Defenbaugh the founder of 10-42 Project, and couples and family counselors and coaches Monique and Rick Elgersma, a married couple who have leveraged CoTherapy and relationships to navigate the challenges of first responders and their families.

Together, they'll explore:

The importance of practicing relationships, resilience, vulnerability, and emotional intelligence in the face of trauma.
Strategies for fostering open communication and building trust within yourself, your spouse, family, and your team.
An introduction to CoTherapy: how couples in first responder professions can support each other's relational and mental health.

Join us for an insightful conversation that will equip you with the tools and knowledge to build resilience, strengthen your relationships, and create a healthier, stronger, supportive, and more relational first responder community.

Rick and Monique run a CoTherapy practice called Real Connections. They serve the personal and relational needs of the first responder community, and build the relational health of their greater community, and throughout the country.

https://www.realconnectionscounseling.com/

If you or someone you know is in crisis and at risk of self-harm, please call or text 988, the suicide and crisis lifeline.

To contact us directly send an email to Dan@10-42project.org or call 515-350-6274
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Co-Therapy Couples Counseling With Rick and Monique Elgersma Part 1. Daniel sits down with Rick and Monique, the owners of Real Connections Counseling in Urbandale, Iowa. They specialize in co-therapy couples counseling, one of the most successful methods being used today. Rick and Monique have a heart and a history of working with the military and first responders and have joined the front lines to help our heroes here in Iowa.

If you or someone you know is in crisis and at risk of self-harm, please call or text 988, the suicide and crisis lifeline.

To contact us directly send an email to Dan@10-42project.org or call 515-350-6274
Visit our website! 10-42project.org
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Youtube: @1042project
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We dive in on trauma in the heartland and how it can be overlooked. We also touched on talking with your spouse or loved ones. How much do we tell?

If you or someone you know is in crisis and at risk of self-harm, please call or text 988, the suicide and crisis lifeline.

To contact us directly send an email to Dan@10-42project.org or call 515-350-6274
Visit our website! 10-42project.org
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Youtube: @1042project
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Cory, Sam, and Daniel dive into Sam’s journey as an Iowa firefighter/paramedic and his road to finding healing and love for himself.

You are not alone! Come join our mission at the 10-42 Project.
WWW.10-42Project.org
Daniel cell 515-350-6274

HOPE LIVES HERE!

If you or someone you know is in crisis and at risk of self-harm, please call or text 988, the suicide and crisis lifeline.

To contact us directly send an email to Dan@10-42project.org or call 515-350-6274
Visit our website! 10-42project.org
Check us out on social media!
Youtube: @1042project
Facebook: www.facebook.com/1042project
TikTok: @1042project
Instagram: 1042_project

If you or someone you know is in crisis and at risk of self-harm, please call or text 988, the suicide and crisis lifeline.

To contact us directly send an email to Dan@10-42project.org or call 515-350-6274
Visit our website! 10-42project.org
Check us out on social media!
Youtube: @1042project
Facebook: www.facebook.com/1042project
TikTok: @1042project
Instagram: 1042_project