September 2022

The thought of retiring has crossed a police officer’s mind a thousand times as they strategize throughout their law enforcement career on when that special day would arrive. Now the […] Read More

If your agency has a peer support team, you know how valuable it can be as a way to ensure officers and staff are connected with when they need reassurance, […] Read More

Despite its litany of faults, social media does have some good qualities. I’ve recently reconnected with a lot of old buddies from my days in the Marine Corps via various […] Read More

You have just lost someone to suicide. Chances are that you have already experienced grief and loss; however, this time feels different. You are not alone. Grief after suicide is […] Read More

Every officer is vulnerable to potentially experiencing severe distress and suffering caused by an accumulation of daily work traumas. With increased understanding of the nature of trauma, support and effective […] Read More

Suicide intervention is one of the most (if not the most) important topics that I teach first responders about. I usually start the class with busting the myths that still […] Read More

PTSD is the quintessential mind–body–spirit disorder given its disruption of multiple body systems, disabling symptoms and high rates of chronic illnesses and autoimmune disorders. An innovation in PTSD treatment is […] Read More

As a former police officer, Franciscan friar and current police psychotherapist, I would like to share my present-day personal story as a first responder and trauma clinician. I was born […] Read More