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The sleep hygiene challenge: Follow these tips during tonight’s bedtime routine

When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep

One of the themes of First Responder Wellness Week is identifying healthy sleep strategies. Dr. Rachelle Zemlok, Lexipol strategic wellness director, breaks down the power of connection and how it can reduce your stress.

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This article, originally published in March 2023, has been updated with additional resources and updated video.

Dr. Rachelle Zemlok is a licensed clinical psychologist in California, specializing in work with first responder families, and the founder of First Responder Family Psychology, which provides culturally competent therapy to first responders and their family members. She is also the author of “The Firefighter Family Academy: A Guide to Educate & Prepare Spouses for the Career Ahead.”


She previously served as the strategic wellness director at Lexipol, supporting the content and strategy related to first responder mental health and wellness, with a special focus on supporting spouses and family members through the Cordico Wellness App.


To connect with Dr. Zemlok, please visit her website.