Hold the Line

She was frustrated! Feeling second to the department again had begun to breed indifference and contempt in her relationship. As a mental health and couple's counselor, she knew those were bad omens. Despite her training, she could not figure out what was happening with them. Then, a speaker at a professional conference, gave insight that ignited a passion to understand her law enforcement husband and empower them as a couple to protect their relationship. Learn the research, psychology, and personal experiences when combined created an "ah-ha" moment that led to improved communication, connection, and ultimately resilience as individuals and together. - Impact of law enforcement culture and experience on the officer and spouse - The psychology behind the law enforcement brain and the impact on behavior and beliefs. - Spillover from the field that may, impact the spouse and family and techniques counter it. - The conflict between what experts say creates a connected and intimate relationship versus the conditioning that occurs in law enforcement. - Strategies for improved communication and connection based upon researched principles. - Perspective-taking and other core strategies that can recover and protect you individually and as a couple. Using personal stories, professional expertise, and research couples will be, entertained and empowered to Hold the Line.