Compassion fatigue
What it is and how to cope
Compassion fatigue is an occupational hazard for those in helping professions. Exposure to people’s pain and traumatic events over the course of your law enforcement career changes you on a […] Read More
Medina Baumgart, Psy.D., ABPP
Supporting a partner who is IOD
Understanding the difficulties your loved one may be going through
Law enforcement work is tough on the body and often results in injuries, both treated and untreated. When an injury results in extended time off work, the resulting functional impairments, […] Read More
“I’m not a suspect!”
Communicating effectively with loved ones
Ask. Tell. Make. Cops are trained to command presence and use their body language and vocal tone to do so. When interacting with subjects on the job, this helps you […] Read More
Grief after suicide
Understanding and coping with loss
You have just lost someone to suicide. Chances are that you have already experienced grief and loss; however, this time feels different. You are not alone. Grief after suicide is […] Read More
Downshifting after work
Help your brain and body recover with these helpful tips
At some point in your career, you have probably heard someone say, “Don’t bring the job home.” In theory, this sounds like a great idea. As a living and breathing […] Read More
Anger is not the problem
Anger is often treated like a problem, despite it being one of our most basic and normal emotions. It is a secondary emotion, meaning that in order to feel anger, […] Read More
