We wrote this book for the clinician or peer support member who wanted to have more information about working with cops. While the book is grounded in clinical research, extensive experience, and deep familiarity with police culture, we also hope that it offers highly practical guidance for psychotherapists and counselors.
Our goal was to depict the pressures and challenges of police work and explain the impact that line-of-duty issues can have on officers and their loved ones. We offer numerous concrete examples and tips show how to build rapport with cops, use a range of effective intervention strategies, and avoid common missteps and misconceptions. Approaches to working with frequently encountered clinical problems--such as substance abuse, depression, trauma, and marital conflict--are discussed in detail and are easy to read.
Our goal was to depict the pressures and challenges of police work and explain the impact that line-of-duty issues can have on officers and their loved ones. We offer numerous concrete examples and tips show how to build rapport with cops, use a range of effective intervention strategies, and avoid common missteps and misconceptions. Approaches to working with frequently encountered clinical problems--such as substance abuse, depression, trauma, and marital conflict--are discussed in detail and are easy to read.