Tag: law enforcement

Who is helping the helpers? Importance in Self Care

When we think about trauma, we often focus on the people directly experiencing it. We think about victims of violence, abuse, or disasters, but we don’t always stop to consider the professionals who witness these experiences every day. Social workers, police officers, behavioral specialists, teachers, counselors, and other helping professionals spend their careers supporting individuals […]

Critical Incident Stress Management in Law Enforcement

Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) is an essential component to mental health for police officers. This is a growing concept which is founded on evidence-based mental health first aid treatment. “It is a formal, highly structured and professionally recognized process for helping those involved in a critical incident to share their experiences, vent emotions, learn […]