by David Brown | Feb 21, 2022 | Mental Resilience
Most people operate on autopilot most of the time. They go through the motions of their day, doing what they’re supposed to do and not thinking about it too much. This is especially true when it comes to working. We all know that if we just do what we’re told and...
by David Brown | Feb 14, 2022 | Mental Resilience
Every day, police officers are put in dangerous situations that can have a lasting impact on their mental health. Yet, many officers don’t feel comfortable seeking help for fear of being seen as weak or unfit for duty. This leaves many officers struggling with...
by David Brown | Feb 7, 2022 | Mental Resilience
Five life areas can lead to total happiness and well-being. Any improvement within the five results in happier you. According to research, these are five fundamental categories or types of well-being. They are not “stand-alone” pursuits in themselves, but...
by David Brown | Feb 1, 2022 | Mental Resilience
The unhappiness we feel didn’t start overnight. It began long ago, back to when we were children. Long before any of us could have imagined where we are today… Back then, it was the oppressive adults who held all the cards. And they laid them on the table for...
by Emily Maupin, PA-C | Jan 30, 2022 | Mental Resilience
Today I rounded on a favorite patient. 97-year-old Patient ‘X’, a retired police detective with an imposing stature, the heart of a lion, the temperament of a favorite grandpa, and the positivity of a saint. He loved sitting in the sunshine, reading the...
by David Brown | Jan 25, 2022 | Mental Resilience
Cognitive distortion theory is a branch of psychology that deals with the way people think about and interpret situations. It was developed in the 1960s by Dr. Aaron Beck and has been expanded on by other researchers. Catastrophizing is one of the cognitive...
