From Hostage Negotiator to Healer - The search to find more ways to heal

Although serving as a police officer is gratifying and demanding at the same time, circumstantial stressors are abundant in police work. With inadequate sleep, lengthy shifts, social isolation, and constant exposure to harmful human traits, our fuses and energy shorten that there may come a moment when the individual decides it is time to move on, think about their well-being and explore another professional path. Tune in as on today's episode, Melanie talks about how she transitioned from being a Law Enforcement Officer to where she is today. Key Points; Melanie Jamieson Introduction         -What Melanie used to do (Backstory) How Melanie ends up being a Law Enforcement Her inspiration What is it like raising a daughter as a police force Adjusting to new normal (Pandemic) A point where Melanie is more worried for her girls because of what she sees on her work. Mental health situations Learning and seeing people in crisis. Caring about the outcome. How did Melanie find this modality? Reiki Therapy Everything is made up of energy. How important it is to get professional help. As a Mom, do her kids like it? What was that transition like for Melanie?         -How long did it take her from a retired police officer to kinda de-stress and what she did. Help delivering stress As somebody who helps healing people, what did Melanie do to herself? Keeping yourself occupied. Melanie's best part in doing her work Discipline