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
Medina Baumgart, Psy.D., ABPP
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
Brain training to enhance resilience
Techniques to keep your stress in check
Recent and ongoing events continue to challenge our typical notions of safety, predictability and control. The persistent nature of nationwide civil unrest, anti-law-enforcement political and media sentiment, and COVID-19 public […] Read More
Tough day at work?
Adapting to and coping with stress
What do you do when you have a tough day at work? How do you shift and reset so that you can effectively recharge your mental, emotional and physical energy? […] Read More
Surviving retirement
Tips for a healthy adjustment
Retirement involves much more than financial well-being and medical coverage. What about the stuff no one likes to talk about … feelings?! After all, you are human. The reality is […] Read More
Don’t worry, be happy!
Thinking tactics that will keep you healthy
If you take the time to pay attention to your thoughts in different situations, chances are that you’ll notice a pattern. Some focus on the negative qualities of situations or […] Read More
