Officer Wellness

Breakthrough Psychology specializes in designing, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive officer wellness programs tailored to meet the unique needs of law enforcement agencies. Our expertise spans across multiple domains to ensure holistic support for officers and their families.

Key Wellness Program Services

Vetting, Training, and Coordination of:

Peer Support Team: Establishing and training peer teams to provide confidential, empathetic support to colleagues.
Agency Chaplain Program: Organizing spiritual and emotional support services through trained chaplains.
Vetted Provider Therapist Team: Developing a network of trusted mental health providers for both exigent and standard referrals.

Patrol Wellness:

Attending briefings, conducting ride-alongs, and building trust with officers.
Hosting informal coffee or lunch meetings.
Providing couples and family resources and referrals.

Ongoing Investigations Wellness:

Specialized support for high-stress units, including Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) and Special Victims Units (SVU).

In-House Training & Education:

Delivering customized training sessions focused on mental health, resilience, and wellness for patrol and investigative units.
Conducting critical incident group debriefs to support mental recovery and resilience after traumatic events.

Recruiting, Onboarding, and Retention:

Developing strategies for family engagement during recruitment and onboarding.
Creating retention programs that foster a supportive workplace culture.

Command Staff Support:

Providing wellness consultations and resources tailored to leadership roles.

Assisting agencies in aligning with wellness accreditation standards and crafting supportive policies.
Grant Writing Support for wellness initiatives
Confidential Peer Support - offering confidential and accessible support resources for officers at all levels.

Environmental Wellness:

Improving workspaces (adding or reconfiguring spaces) to promote a healthy and positive environment and support mental and physical well-being.

Away-from-Station Wellness Coordination:

Organizing outdoor recreational activities to promote stress relief and camaraderie.
Coordinating gym or yoga memberships to support physical fitness.
Planning station barbecues or one-off wellness events.

Trainings & Workshops

Design and deliver wellness trainings for patrol and investigative teams as part of regularly scheduled wellness training days.
Prepare and present agency wellness reports to city and county councils, as well as meeting with elected officials and stakeholders to advocate for officer wellness programs.

Retreats

We are excited to offer Officer Wellness Retreats as a powerful way to support mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Retreats provide a focused opportunity for officers to reset, recharge, and reconnect in a supportive and restorative environment.

Retreat Offerings:

Customized Programs: Our vetted cadre of professionals specializes in creating daily workshops or custom 3-, 5-, or 7-day retreat programs tailored to your agency’s needs.
Workshops & Activities: Retreats can include yoga, mindfulness training, acupuncture, group therapy, and other wellness practices to promote relaxation and restoration.

Outdoor Recreation: Hiking, biking or other outdoor activities designed to encourage team-building and stress relief.
Mindfulness & Wellness Practices: Guided sessions in meditation, mindfulness practices and breathing techniques
Family Retreats: Specialized programming for officers and their families to strengthen bonds and provide resources for family resilience.
Critical Incident Recovery: Dedicated retreats for officers involved in high-stress or traumatic incidents to focus on healing and peer support.

Retreats can be customized to meet the needs of your agency, whether it’s a weekend getaway or an immersive multi-day experience designed to foster wellness and renewal.

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Officer Wellness

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Trainings & Workshops

Retreats