SI53 – Managing and Overcoming Post-Traumatic Stress for Officers

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RunTime: 28 minutes

Overview

This training program features Jaime Bridges, a licensed clinical social worker and nationally-renowned police counselor specializing in mental health and mental health & wellness for law enforcement professionals. Jaime has been instrumental in guiding Ret. Sgt. Mark DiBona, featured in Line of Duty’s Special Issues on post traumatic stress and crisis intervention training. Mark credits Jaime’s expertise in communication skills, professional development, and officer wellness for helping him cope with the anguishing issues officers often face.

Jaime Bridges

Jaime Lynn Bridges is licensed in Florida as a Clinical Social Worker (# SW 15126) with 17 years of experience in leadership and supervision, addiction therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and life coaching. She supports officers and their families through ethics training, community relations, and individualized therapy programs, emphasizing resilience training and cognitive behavior techniques.

Jaime’s goal is to empower law enforcement professionals to manage stress, improve communication skills, and maintain a healthy lifestyle by fostering positive coping mechanisms. Her work supports departments in developing an open door policy for counseling and peer support, helping officers overcome challenges related to trauma and stress.

Key Takeaways from This Training Program

• Understand the importance of mental health and mental health & wellness specifically tailored for law enforcement professionals.

• Gain practical skills in crisis intervention training to respond effectively to critical incidents and trauma.

• Develop strong communication skills for interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and the community.

• Learn techniques in resilience training to manage stress and build emotional strength on and off duty.

• Recognize the signs and impacts of post traumatic stress and learn coping strategies to address it.

• Explore the value of an open door policy and peer support systems within law enforcement agencies.

• Enhance personal and professional growth through professional development, ethics training, and leadership and supervision principles.

• Improve community relations by fostering empathy and understanding in daily interactions.

• Access tools and resources to promote officer wellness and maintain a balanced lifestyle.