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
Medina Baumgart, Psy.D., ABPP
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
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
