by EllenK | Feb 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
First responders see things that no one should have to see, do things that no one should have to do, and go places no one should have to go. They console the inconsolable, encounter the unthinkable, and are exposed to some of the cruelest, most tragic moments life has...
by EllenK | Dec 6, 2022 | First Responders
Learning to distinguish trauma from tragedy is a must for first responders. Knowing the difference between trauma and tragedy can strengthen a first responder emotionally and minimize the effect of trauma. Maturing as a first responder requires accepting your own...
by EllenK | Oct 23, 2022 | Law Enforcement
30 years of police work is not for everyone. Here’s how to make a graceful exit. Asking police officers to stay on the job for 20 to 30 years may be a mistake, costly to the officer, the agency and the community. Transitioning out of police work into the...
by EllenK | Sep 12, 2022 | Counseling for cops
Police officers are twice as likely to kill themselves as to be killed in the line of duty. To prevent someone from killing themselves, don’t mince words. Two crucial ways to intervene with a suicidal officer are to separate them from their weapons and to buy...
by EllenK | Aug 23, 2022 | Law Enforcement, police psychology, PTSD in Police
On August 16th, President Biden signed two bills into law, the “Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Law Enforcement Training Act” (H.R. 2992) and the “Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022” (H.R. 6943). There is much to be appreciated...
