Navigating retirement
When my husband retired from his 29-year law enforcement career, we thought we had it all figured out. We attended his retirement seminar and generally planned for an adjustment period. […] Read More
Medina Baumgart, Psy.D., ABPP
Keeping your relationship resilient
Law enforcement relationships are notoriously challenging. For many police officers, a law enforcement career demands a hypervigilant and protection-oriented mindset that can interfere with the connection-oriented mindset necessary for healthy […] Read More
Destigmatizing suicide and seeking help
Suicide. One word that has a big impact. Chances are that many of you reading this article have been personally impacted by suicide. Perhaps you lost a partner, friend or […] Read More
Using your brain to ease your pain
Techniques for managing chronic injuries and illnesses
Law enforcement officers will likely deal with injuries and/or illnesses resulting in chronic pain at some point during their career. Unlike acute pain from an injury that resolves itself over […] Read More
When the job spills over into your relationship
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When my husband was on the job, our relationship struggled with communication and connection, not unlike many of the law enforcement couples I help in my professional work. As a […] Read More
Why taking inventory is important
A tool to help you counter the negative impact of the job
The demanding and stressful nature of law enforcement work can negatively impact your well-being over the course of your career. When you ignore or fail to address the cumulative impact […] Read More
