Friday, April 2, 2010

Addressing Public Safety Officer Stress Needs


As a former Maine State Police Officer and Chief of Police in Old Orchard Beach, Maine and Morganton Department of Public Safety, North Carolina; in combination with over twenty years as a faculty member at two Universities, I have witnessed, researched and provided training to counter the effects of accumulated stress and adversity on police, corrections and public safety officers. In far too many instances the effects are adverse to physical, mental and emotional health.
Negative emotions, anger, impatience, divorce rates that are twice that of the general population, high rate of suicide, alcohol and substance abuse, high risk lifestyle, intimacy problems, and aberrant behavior top the list of negative influences. These have a negative Impact on family, friends and colleagues and work performance.
The Maine Resilience program and “Duct Tape Isn’t Enough” training for public safety officials is designed to meet the needs of the individual, the organization and the community by addressing the effects of adversity, trauma and life changing events. This program teaches public safety officer skills and strategies to appropriately manage negativity and is prevention oriented reducing future problems and issues.Please look at: http://www.reachinghome.com/reaching-resilience.html for information on this important and valuable training program.

Richard Lumb

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