EP 23: What Happens When Cops Don't Talk with Susan Simons

Police officers need healthy coping strategies for dealing with the job and the trauma that comes with it. When cops don't have coping mechanisms or don't talk about the job, we do see signs and symptoms of that impact.To talk about those signs and symptoms, and why it is so important to talk, we brought on guest Susan Simons.Susan Simons is President and Founder of Under the Shield, leading subject matter expert in First Responder Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Injury as well as a podcast host of Fight in Progress.  Through her non-profit, Under the Shield, Inc., she has created the only Stress Coach Certification in the United States specifically for law enforcement, first responders, military, and their families. Susan talks about her theory of The Psychological Garbage Can and how we as family members can recognize when that garbage can is not being emptied.This is an episode you don't want to miss.Contact Under the Shield or Susan:Under the Shield WebsiteSusan's Cell Phone Number: 334-324-3570Anonymous Toll Free Number: 855-889-2348If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a rating or review.YOU CAN READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERECheck out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon hereIf you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.