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When Tension Becomes Toxic
Does this sound like a typical day for a police officer? You’re working your 12-hour shift, and you need an energy boost because you didn’t get enough rest last night. ...
When Tension Becomes Toxic
Does this sound like a typical day for a police officer? You’re working your 12-hour shift, and you need an energy boost because you didn’t get enough rest last night. ...
No one ever talks about the "freeze" response ....
Nearly everyone has heard of the “fight or flight” response along with the array of physical responses that are activated whenever a threat is perceived: a quick release of adrenalin,...
No one ever talks about the "freeze" response ....
Nearly everyone has heard of the “fight or flight” response along with the array of physical responses that are activated whenever a threat is perceived: a quick release of adrenalin,...

What's in a label?
First responders are reluctant to see licensed mental health professionals for fear of being labeled as having a problem. While this is certainly not always the case, the decision to...
What's in a label?
First responders are reluctant to see licensed mental health professionals for fear of being labeled as having a problem. While this is certainly not always the case, the decision to...

Regrets, I've had a few . . .
Do you see what I did there . . . a little double meaning? The fact is that many people do have some regrets after they've had a few drinks,...
Regrets, I've had a few . . .
Do you see what I did there . . . a little double meaning? The fact is that many people do have some regrets after they've had a few drinks,...

The Realist Eats the Donut
An optimist, a pessimist, and a realist walk into a donut shop . . . Give me a few minutes, and I promise I will explain how this relates to...
The Realist Eats the Donut
An optimist, a pessimist, and a realist walk into a donut shop . . . Give me a few minutes, and I promise I will explain how this relates to...

Grief After Suicide - Part 3
The pain of grief can often cause you to want to withdraw from others and retreat into your shell. But having the face-to-face support of other people is vital to...
Grief After Suicide - Part 3
The pain of grief can often cause you to want to withdraw from others and retreat into your shell. But having the face-to-face support of other people is vital to...