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
Medina Baumgart, Psy.D., ABPP
Supporting a partner in crisis
Techniques to help someone who’s struggling
Police officers experience numerous job-related stressors, including physical danger, administrative and financial vulnerability, shift work, staffing shortages and increased overtime, repeated exposure to trauma and violence, role confusion, responsibility for […] Read More
Overcoming relationship communication challenges
As a police psychologist and LEO spouse, officers and their spouses have often assumed that my husband and I have a superhuman ability to communicate. I’m here to tell you […] Read More
Two reasons I don’t trust people: I know them and I don’t know them
As cops, you are trained to approach people and situations with a general attitude of distrust until proven otherwise. This allows you to maintain the hypervigilance needed to help keep […] Read More
Quiet, brain — I’m trying to sleep!
Tools to calm an overactive mind
Picture this scenario: You worked a double shift and have to be back at work in less than eight hours. You are tired and finally make it home. You get […] Read More
The cost of emotional avoidance
Tips to stay engaged
Law enforcement culture and training teaches you to suppress and compartmentalize emotional discomfort on duty. Unfortunately, cops often continue to avoid difficult emotions off duty in their personal lives, which […] Read More
