Dr. Stephanie Conn

Dr. Stephanie Conn is a former police officer and board-certified police and public safety psychologist at First Responder Psychology in Beaverton, Oregon. She is an ASAP instructor and the author of Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel. Visit firstresponderpsychology.com for more information.

Getting some shut-eye

Officers lacking sleep may find themselves in an uphill battle

February 17, 2021

If I could only offer one piece of guidance to a first responder, I would advise them to get their sleep in order. As you’ll soon read, sleep affects your […] Read More

Are you mentally ready for retirement?

January 26, 2021

If you had to retire tomorrow, would you be ready? With the recent civil unrest and the anti-police climate in some cities, some officers are saying they’d be thrilled to […] Read More

Are you struggling with police identity disorder?

December 23, 2020

Nowadays, many police officers feel less control over their work life and work identity. The national discourse on policing is having a negative impact on police officers’ pride in their […] Read More