by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Jul 15, 2020 | Events, Public Safety, Wellness
How to Talk to Law Enforcement Kids About Scary Times by Dr. Rachelle Zemlok Photo Courtesy Landon Jensen Law enforcement families have been in the middle of a crisis for the last several weeks and it’s hard to know when it will feel “normal” again. Back to that...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Jun 26, 2020 | Events, Public Safety, Wellness
For First Responders: Seven Myths of Effective Parenting by Dr. Rachelle Zemlok Photo Courtesy Landon Jensen In my grad school research, those who grew up with a police officer parent reported feeling as though there was less room for error, higher standards, and many...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Apr 1, 2020 | Events, Public Safety, Wellness
Supporting Your First Responder Family’s Mental Wellness During the Coronavirus Pandemic by Dr. Rachelle Zemlok Photo Courtesy Landon Jensen As a licensed child and family psychologist specializing in first responder families I have so much information that...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Mar 27, 2020 | Events, Public Safety, Wellness
A Spouse’s Influence in Firefighter Safety by Dr. Rachelle Zemlok Photo Courtesy Landon Jensen As the wife of a firefighter and sister to multiple law enforcement officers I know how helpless it can feel when it comes to my family’s safety. I’ve had to learn how...
by davidblackphd@gmail.com | Mar 19, 2020 | Events, Public Safety, Wellness
When Should I Seek Therapy? by Dr. Rachelle Zemlok Many can see therapy and counseling as a last-ditch effort. Especially, individuals connected to a more masculine culture, such as with first responders. I hear people talk about marriage struggles then follow it up...