Symposium on Conscious Law Enforcement & Inclusive Practices
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Mental Health Risk Factors Associated with Trauma, Substance Use and Suicide among Police Officers
Working Session Description
Emotional and psychological trauma impacts the lives of millions on a daily basis. Because police officers and other first responders are more likely to be exposed to and encounter traumatic incidents than the general population, it is important that they understand trauma and how it can affect their ability to function. This workshop on trauma, addiction and suicide will assist those in law enforcement and public safety positions to gain an understanding of what is trauma and how it manifests including; identifying signs and symptoms, maladaptive coping through addiction, suicidal thinking and behavior. Effective treatment modalities for trauma and substance abuse will be presented and discussed. Suicide intervention and prevention strategies will also be addressed and discussed. The workshop will be of benefit to individuals in law enforcement and public safety positions, including police officers, deputy sheriffs/correctional officers, firefighters and other first responders. Clinicians and therapists who provide services to these individuals will also greatly benefit from the workshop. Members of the community who support and provide resources to individuals in law enforcement and public safety positions will find the workshops to be most helpful.
Working Session Call-To-Action
1. To define trauma, and disorders related to trauma, such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
2. To recognize signs and symptoms of trauma
3. To understand how trauma affects individual and group functioning, particularly those in law enforcement and public safety positions
4. To identify maladaptive coping mechanisms
5. To learn protective and risk factors for suicidal thinking and behavior
6. To understand addiction in law enforcement and public safety
7. To gain knowledge of effective treatment modalities

Presenter(s)

Dr. Daniel L. Hollar
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