Using a mental health program designed for law enforcement may help remove barriers that often prevent officers from getting the mental health care they need.
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School counselors’ efforts on the front lines of managing mental health crises are often overlooked and misunderstood.
The demands of the task are complex and politically charged, but counselors have a responsibility to address undue police violence in support of the wellness of the client populations they serve.
ACA recently held a briefing on racism, police reform and mental health for association members, legislative staff and advocates who are working on bills currently before the 116th Congress.
Counselors can take steps to lower some of the barriers that prevent those who respond in emergency situations from prioritizing their mental health.
Most clinicians who work with law enforcement officers will tell you that the experience can be a little different. Sometimes, it seems to incorporate elements of a spy thriller. First, the call from the unknown number. Then, the interrogation from the unidentified caller, asking about your experience with cops, your
In a 2012 Counseling Today article titled “Counselors: Support local police by sharing your skills,” counselor educator Diana Hulse and retired police Capt. Peter J. McDermott advocated for counselors and counselor educators to serve their communities by training local police in interpersonal skills. They made the case that interpersonal skills
Five years ago, Matthew Carlson responded to the call of a house fire. It was a relatively routine part of his job. A certified firefighter and medical first responder, Carlson was no stranger to trauma, but the tragedy he witnessed that day would stand out from all the others. As
When running into burning buildings is part of your job description, it’s understandable that your profession might have a substantial impact on your emotional and mental well-being. But for reasons Jeff Dill can’t explain, inadequate focus has been placed on the mental health care of professional and volunteer firefighters. “In