Why we have affairs, and what to do if you want to repair the marriage
Matt and Laurie sit in my office as they explain why they are coming in for marital counseling. Matt is quiet with his eyes focused on a single point on […] Read More
Dr. Mariya Dvoskina
Developing multiple identities
A key to wellness that could save your life
Everyone knows that cop. The one who lives and breathes police work and everything that is the job. This cop has alienated himself from civilian friends and only spends time […] Read More
Beyond critical incident stress management
Why the trauma intervention model you use is important
Police officers are highly resilient individuals. However, as first responders to the distress and suffering of others, these individuals are also at a particularly high risk of exposure to both […] Read More
Offering a lifeline
How substance abuse interventions may play a key role in suicide prevention
It is a somber fact that more law enforcement officers die by suicide than in the line of duty. In this way, LEOs have become their own worst enemies. While […] Read More
Resiliency in the face of mass casualty violence
A mass casualty event, whether it is human-generated or a natural disaster, leaves in its wake not only physical destruction and chaos, but also significant psychological costs. Intentional human causality […] Read More
Common marital issues for LE couples
Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar: You get home from a long shift at work and your spouse is at the door asking you how your day was. Maybe […] Read More
