Medina Baumgart, Psy.D., ABPP

Behind the physical and emotional armor, many police officers quietly endure chronic pain and depression. These two conditions can fuel each other in ways that are difficult to untangle. From […] Read More

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

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

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

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 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