Examples of Challenges I Have Addressed*
Officer Involved Shootings
Officer Involved Shootings
Officer Involved Shootings
"We just lost an officer and our whole department is in shock and grief.
How can I best support my people?"
Adrenaline Overdrive
Officer Involved Shootings
Officer Involved Shootings
"My stress levels are through the roof. I get about 4 hours of good sleep a night if I'm lucky.
It's not PTSD - there's no big trauma that happened. I just feel like I can't get calm in my body."
Sensitive Problems
Officer Involved Shootings
Sensitive Problems
"I suspect that one of my best officers might have a drinking problem when he’s off duty.
It hasn’t affected his job yet, but I’m worried about him.
Is there anything I should say or do?"
Work-Family Strain
Officer Involved Shootings
Sensitive Problems
"On some level, my spouse knows that when there's a fire, I have to go.
But it’s still hurting our marriage.
How can I stay close to my spouse while responding to the demands of my job?"
Case Consultation
Case Consultation
Case Consultation
"My peer support lead said that she’s concerned about suicide risk in one of our firefighters, but it’s above her pay grade to intervene.
Can you help my peer support lead figure out the best way to get this firefighter connected to professional care?"
Suicide Loss
Case Consultation
Case Consultation
"We just lost an officer to suicide and no one saw it coming.
How do I address this with the team?
How can I minimize the risk of losing anyone else to suicide?"
Delegating Tasks
Case Consultation
Divided Attention
"I’m having a really hard time letting go of control.
I worked hard to gain the respect of my Department and I feel so much pressure to be perfect. So if I don’t do it, I’ll end up losing sleep about it anyway - any ideas?"
Divided Attention
Case Consultation
Divided Attention
"My days go by in a blur. I am constantly responding to a string of problems, without time to think or plan ahead.
Is there a way to slow down time?"
Wellness Team Selection
Wellness Program Mentoring
Wellness Program Mentoring
" I need to decide between three people who want the position of wellness team lead.
Can you interview each of them and make a recommendation about who is the best fit?"
Wellness Program Mentoring
Wellness Program Mentoring
Wellness Program Mentoring
"Can you mentor the Officer who was just promoted to Lead Peer on the Wellness Team?
Can you provide him with regular consultation so that he grows confident in the right way and is not getting outside the lane of what he's qualified to do?"
Preparing for Retirement
Wellness Program Mentoring
Preparing for Retirement
"Everyone says I should be happy about retiring but honestly, I don’t know who I’ll be when I’m not the Sheriff anymore.
This is my identity and I don’t know how to let that go."
Leadership Succession
Wellness Program Mentoring
Preparing for Retirement
"I'm ready to retire and looking forward to what comes next.
How can I pass on what I've learned and make sure I prepare the next leader in the best possible way?"