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"I Know I Have PTSD!"
Oh, really? I like hearing that from police officers about as much as police officers like to hear someone say, “I know my rights!” on a traffic stop. And just...
"I Know I Have PTSD!"
Oh, really? I like hearing that from police officers about as much as police officers like to hear someone say, “I know my rights!” on a traffic stop. And just...
Three Stages of Burnout
Just like a car needs friction on the road in order to move, we all need some stress in our lives in order to be able to function. However, just...
Three Stages of Burnout
Just like a car needs friction on the road in order to move, we all need some stress in our lives in order to be able to function. However, just...
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,...