Thin Line Therapy 206 - First Responder Counseling

12/05/2025

In EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, and Dispatch, exhaustion isn’t just physical—it’s emotional, mental, sensory, and social too.
You carry so much for others that rest can start to feel like a luxury instead of a necessity.

🛑 But rest is not a weakness.
🟢 Rest is a requirement for survival in this profession.

Here are 6 types of rest every first responder deserves:

🧠 Mental Rest – Your mind works overtime in this job. Step back, take breaks, and let your thoughts breathe.
💪 Physical Rest – Your body is your gear. Sleep, stretch, hydrate, and let it recover.
🎧 Sensory Rest – Lights, sirens, radios, chaos… unplug when you can and give your senses quiet.
🫶 Emotional Rest – You don’t have to carry everything alone. Expressing your truth is healing.
👥 Social Rest – Be with people who refill your energy— or allow yourself space away from draining interactions.
🎨 Creative Rest – Let yourself enjoy things that spark imagination, joy, or beauty. You’re more than your shifts.

You’re human.
You’re allowed to rest.
And you deserve every type of rest listed here.

Take what you need today.
Your future self—and the people you serve—will thank you for it. 🤍

11/06/2025

WE ARE LOOKING FOR APPLICANTS TO FILL OPEN DEPUTY POSITIONS! When and where can you apply?

You can apply locally on November 15th in Pasco!

•November 15th at 9:30AM
•Pasco Police Department (215 W. Sylvester)
•Written and Physical Testing on site

We will be there to talk about WWSO, our wonderful Walla Walla community, and answer all your questions before the tests begin. Check out what a career as a deputy can offer you…

For more information about WWSO: https://www.wwcowa.gov/departments/sheriff/index.php

Sing up for the test: https://www.publicsafetytesting.com/events/20289

11/05/2025

Several months ago, we became a proud provider with The Headstrong Project, which provides the best-in-class, barrier-free PTSD treatment for veterans and their families.

This Veterans Day – Tuesday, November 11, from 3-6 PM – select Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams locations will donate 25% of all sales to Headstrong Project.

Check the graphic for participating scoop shops!

Every scoop supports trauma-focused care for veterans living with PTSD. Check the graphic for participating scoop shops!

10/23/2025

💙 New Team Member Announcement — Meet John Tank!
I’m excited to introduce John Tank, our newest clinician at Thin Line Therapy 206, PLLC in Walla Walla.

John is a U.S. Navy veteran, former pastor, and corrections chaplain who brings a wealth of experience & insight into supporting first responders, law enforcement, and high-stress professionals. He recently completed his M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Liberty University and is currently under supervision while finalizing licensure.

He specializes in couples and family therapy, integrating Gottman Method (Level 2), trauma-informed, and faith-based approaches when requested. John’s cultural insight and genuine care make him an incredible addition to our team, and allows him to connect authentically with those who serve others — from officers and firefighters to healthcare professionals and their families.
He’s now accepting new clients for both in-person and telehealth sessions.

👉 View his full profile here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/.../john-tank.../1614565

If you work with clients who might benefit from culturally competent, faith-integrated, or first-responder-focused care, John would be an excellent referral option (Operating in Washington State).

Please join me in welcoming John to the community — we’re thrilled to have him on board!

— Amie Peterson, LMHC
Thin Line Therapy 206, PLLC
“Built for the Culture. Backed by the Experience. Delivered with Respect.”

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08/11/2025

Spokane County Sheriff’s Sergeant Killed in the Line of Duty
It is with great sadness and the heaviest of hearts that the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office confirms the line-of-duty loss of Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Kenneth Salas, a member of our agency and law enforcement family.
On August 9, 2025, at approximately 7:40 am, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Salas (59) was tragically killed when he was struck by a motorist while assisting with a large traffic hazard on eastbound I-90 near the Four Lakes exit.
Sergeant Kenneth Salas began his 34-year law enforcement career as a Spokane County Corrections Officer before joining the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office as a Patrol Deputy. He served in many different assignments, including Patrol, School Resource Deputy, Traffic Unit, and the Emergency Operations Team.

In 2004, he earned the rank of Detective/Corporal, and in 2009, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, where he was assigned as the Downtown Dayshift Patrol Sergeant Supervisor.

He is survived by his wife and extended family members, who ask you to respect their privacy as they grieve this devastating loss.

Sergeant Salas proudly served the Citizens of Spokane County for over three decades. He was not only a member of the Sheriff’s Office, he was also a valued and cherished member of our law enforcement family.

In addition to his law enforcement career, Sergeant Salas also served our Country for over two decades in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Technical Sergeant with the Washington State Air National Guard.

The Washington State Patrol is investigating this incident.

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