Wellness for Officer

SAFLEO

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SAFLEO provides education and resources to law enforcement officers and agencies and those who support law enforcement including colleagues, friends, family, and clergy members. They are here to help you get what, where, and/or who you need.

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First Responders: Do You Know the Difference Between Trauma and Tragedy?

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Knowing the difference between trauma and tragedy can strengthen a first responder emotionally and minimize the effect of trauma. Maturing as a first responder requires accepting your limitations and knowing what you can and can’t control about the world. Gratitude…

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Mindfulness For Warriors: Empowering First Responders to Reduce Stress and Build Resilience

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Kim Colegrove, the author,  is the widow of a first responder who died by suicide. She previously taught mindfulness in corporate settings such as Garmin International, United Way, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and The National Court Reporters Association. After…

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Crisis Text Line

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Text 741741 to connect with a volunteer Crisis Counselor for Free 24/7. Support is at your fingertips. Through text, chat, and WhatsApp

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Code 4 NorthWest

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Code 4 Northwest is an entirely volunteer-run, free, and confidential crisis response and referral network for Washington State active and retired first responders, EMS, corrections, civilian support personnel, and their families. 425-243-5092

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The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

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Survivor Recommended –  For real change to take place, the body needs to learn that the danger has passed and to live in the reality of the present.

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Officer Health and Wellness

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Explore the collection of IACP resources that support the safety, health, and wellness of every officer, and use these resources when developing comprehensive officer safety and wellness strategies.

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Tactical Nutrition for First Responders

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Janine Henkel is a former first responder. This blog, written “from the heart” by Janine, is for anyone on today’s front lines, including those working in healthcare and essential services through these challenging times.

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The Science of sleep

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Dr Stephen James, from WSU School of Nursing and the Sleep and Performance Research Center, has some vital information about the impact of shift work on law enforcement officers. Sleep deprivation is a health concern and it can influence everything…

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Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE): A revolutionary new method for stress/trauma recovery

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This book explains many aspects of the trauma recovery process in uncomplicated language and uses basic concepts for the non-professional. It includes the ground-breaking, Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE). These exercises elicit mild psychogenic tremors that release deep chronic tension in…

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