First Responder Psychology

11/17/2025

The cover of my current book was an easy choice. It's my fallen coworker, Billy Randolph. Now, I'm struggling to identify a fitting cover for my peer book. It's for ALL first responder peer teams. Help me and, if I choose your idea, you get free books!

11/02/2025

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11/01/2025

Ready to refresh your agency’s wellness program but not sure where to begin? The expanded edition of Increasing Resilience in Police & Emergency Personnel is helping wellness leaders build effective, evidence-based initiatives from the ground up. Get your copy now and enjoy 30% off with PROMO CODE ADC25 here: https://www.routledge.com/Increasing-Resilience-in-Police-and-Emergency-Personnel-Strengthening-Your-Mental-Armor/Conn/p/book/9781032982151

10/30/2025

I'm so impressed with how first responders will dig in when they believe something will help them do their job, especially if it's helping a peer in need. No shyness here about doing role plays. No pics of participants out of respect for their privacy. Instead, you'll see some of the resources as they learn about ASAP (Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol). Thanks Vermont Center for Responder Wellness Sonny Provetto LICSW, for trusting me to share your protocol with first responders, chaplains, & clinicians. hashtag hashtag

10/15/2025

➤The New Playbook for Increasing Resilience with Dr. Stephanie Conn ➤Premieres Weds. 10/15 at 7pm ET ➤Responder Resilience

In this episode, we converse with Dr. Stephanie Conn, a leading expert in police psychology and resilience training for first responders. With nearly three decades of experience, Dr. Conn brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, especially from her newly updated book, "Increasing Resilience in Police & Emergency Personnel."

We explore groundbreaking topics like nervous system regulation, innovative peer support practices, biohacks, and the latest in sleep science—all aimed at enhancing performance under pressure. Discover how first responders can combat trauma, burnout, and moral injury in an ever-demanding environment.

Plus, we tackle the stigmas around wellness in the first responder community. How can we transform perceptions of meditation, breath work, and yoga from "woo-woo" to transformative? Buckle up for an enlightening conversation that blends science, practical strategies, and a unique perspective on the mental battles our heroes face every day.

Now available! Helping the Helpers: A Clinician’s Guide to First Responder Mental Wellness, our new book that equips you to build a First Responder-Centered Practice that works. https://a.co/d/dm0VS4Q

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10/15/2025

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10/08/2025

What chapter are you in?

10/08/2025

Looking for a resource for better sleep, dealing with cumulative trauma, burnout, moral injury that taps into neuroscience & performance psychology but is practical and easy to read? This is a tool, not a lemon!! https://www.routledge.com/Increasing-Resilience-in-Police-and-Emergency-Personnel-Strengthening-Your-Mental-Armor/Conn/p/book/9781032982137

10/01/2025

Peer teams are better when we focus on 1) onboarding, 2) maintaining competency, and 3) off boarding (where appropriate). We must strengthen our peer supporters since some will never see a clinician or one won't be available.

Also, listen to how/ why I overcome barriers to help-seeking infusing HOPE in messaging.

How do peer team members and clinicians best work together for return-to-work programs?

Building Resilient First Responders: Dr. Stephanie Conn on Peer Support, Hope, and Mental HealthFirst responders face unique challenges that test their minds, bodie…

10/01/2025

Oh my!

“Hey man, ya got any molly?”

We’ve come a long way since the days of long hair, black Harley shirts, greasy blue jeans and dirty work boots