Emotional Wellbeing
Understaffed, overworked first responders need robust wellness programs to combat stress
A session at IACP’s Officer Safety and Wellness Conference will explain how understanding physiological responses to stress and trauma is critical to cultivating a culture of wellness in law enforcement
Your input can help shape future coverage of holistic wellness resources for a healthier, more resilient police force
Dr. Rachelle Zemlok defines mindfulness and offers simple steps to practice it every day
Here’s an overview of what a wellness room is, how your officers can benefit from using one and steps your agency can take to create its own relaxing space
Keeping a journal isn’t for everyone, but you can redefine what journaling means to you
How first responders can adapt to and recover from adversity faced on the job
First responders can change the story when it comes to wellness – and it all starts with you!
For officers who encounter daily threats, their coiled rope can cause inappropriate reactions
A grant allowed the Cordico wellness app to be available to officers, deputies, corrections officers and dispatchers
Learn how the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office’s built an award-winning holistic officer wellness program
Make mental health a priority to strengthen your personnel’s resilience
It threatens lives and inhibits performance – here’s what to do about it
The Bakersfield PD and Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office are leaders in prioritizing officer wellness. Here’s a summary of their best practices
If your department is toxic, sometimes the only solution is to move on – but if you can’t make that move, here are some options
Peer support can decrease the unnecessary suffering of coworkers and give the peer supporter a greater sense of purpose
Combating the idea that stress injuries to the brain occur only in the weak-minded is essential to embedding mental health into the first responder culture
First responders may experience 200% more traumatic experiences than most people, but are they 200% more prepared to deal with them?
Download a resiliency checklist to measure the four most effective pathways to resilience: hardiness, self-enhancement, repressive coping and positive emotions
This new year, give yourself the gift of wellness
How a retired police commander is changing the narrative of mental health and healing
You can set your family up for a great holiday season by shifting your mindset and approach, even making your own traditions
Clinical counselor Lindsay Faas discusses how to proactively protect yourself from burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma
Learn how therapy can improve communication, provide a safe place for family members to share and gain real-world coping mechanisms
Everyone who owns a phone knows the importance of charging it. Well, why not practice charging yourself daily with the gift of stillness!
Magic is part of an equine therapy group called Gentle Carousel, which organizes visits for veterans and first responders experiencing traumatic events
Do those in public safety do a good job of taking advantage of what’s available to help them in their times of need?
Aside from the obvious benefits of the art itself, we are only beginning to tap into the full potential of what Jiu-Jitsu offers law enforcement officers
As much as you would like it, you can’t expect to be everyone’s hero. The trauma a victim is experiencing is theirs to handle, not your burden to assume
The room will be equipped with a massage chair, soothing sounds, low lighting and walls painted with a color that promotes calm
Officers are under unprecedented stress, working long hours and in many cases feeling little support
If you ever turn to energy drinks to give you a boost, watch this video to find out which beverage is best
Caring for families, reducing family stress and combining efforts with spouses who care for the officer at home can improve retention
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