First Responder Psychology

02/21/2026

02/20/2026

Looking for foundational peer training? I'm happy to offer courses hosted by Washington County Sheriff's Office Register HERE: https://firstresponderpsychology.com/traininghttps://firstresponderpsychology.com/training

02/16/2026

Looking to (re)build a peer support team? This 2-hour seminar will be packed with recommendations based on decades of experience & research for best practices.
https://conta.cc/4alN16o

Email from First Responder Psychology New Course   Home   Virtual Training Announcements These will be live, virtual training recorded for future use/ attendees. Target Audience: First responders, cha

02/15/2026

Many first responders won't/ can't see a first responder clinician despite struggling with the impact of the work. This is why I wrote a first responder resilience book. Self-sufficient readers will have practical tools but, just as important, they will see that they're not alone in their experience.

Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel

02/13/2026

I love using Tension-Trauma Releasing Exercises with first responders. It's a great end-of-workout/ shift way to let go of tension held in the body. Watch this very brief video. What do you think?

TRE Provider Chad McLean has a very creative way to introduce TRE!For more info, and to find a certified provider go to https://www.traumaprevention.comTRE® ...

02/08/2026

Nice! And the smell of citrus is linked to increased energy and improved mood as well! So, make it a full sensory experience for the most benefits.

A new study of 32,000+ women found citrus helps support mood through the gut-brain connection. 🍊🍋

Women with the highest citrus intake had a 22% lower risk of depression compared to those who ate the least. But the researchers didn’t stop there, they also discovered how this works.

Citrus fruits (like oranges and grapefruit) increase the abundance of a key gut microbe called Faecalibacterium prausnitzii. This microbe produces compounds that enhance serotonin and dopamine availability in the gut: two neurotransmitters essential for emotional well-being.

In fact, F. prausnitzii was consistently lower in people with depression, across two independent cohorts. And the more citrus people consumed, the more this microbe thrived.

What you eat feeds the bacteria that shape your thoughts, feelings, and resilience.

DOI: 10.1186/s40168-024-01961-3

02/07/2026

My dog, Brooklyn, is a firm believer in group workouts, even if I'm not.

02/07/2026

I cannot count how many times I've had first responder clients grapple with this very issue.

Freedom feels weird when you’re still processing the damage 🙂

02/06/2026

True healthcare starts with addressing the root cause, not masking symptoms with prescriptions.

If your doctor isn’t asking about your diet, sleep, exercise, hydration, or stress, you’re not getting healthcare—you’re getting disease management.

It’s time to demand better. Share this with someone who needs to hear it today.

02/05/2026

Wanna' know how to make me cry?! This book review posted yesterday did it! This is why I write. I want to help people I'll never meet. https://www.amazon.com/Increasing-Resilience-Police-Emergency-Personnel/dp/1032982136/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0