Medina Baumgart, Psy.D., ABPP

Increased public scrutiny of police work has also increased concerns for officers who are worried about being under investigation or facing legal action. These situations can be extremely stressful and […] Read More

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

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

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

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

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