NEMRT - Class Info Beneath the Body Armor

Spring FY24 Training Catalog

Beneath the Body Armor - Strengthening Identity and Wellness 08PAT019
Cancellations for this class must be received by NEMRT 7 days prior to the start of the program in order to avoid being billed!
Location:	Bensenville Police Department
Date:	5/8/2024
Starts:	08:00 AM	Ends:	04:00 PM
NEMRT Certificate Hours:	8
Speaker(s):	Kevin O Triplett, David A. Niekamp, Debra Gerlach
Member Fee:	$0.00
NonMember Fee:	$105.00
Department Max:	2
PLEASE Scroll through the course description to gather all required information for this class!
This engaging and practical course will provide attendees with an examination of critical factors which influence personal and professional wellness within the law enforcement community. This program seeks to increase officers’ awareness of the myriad challenges presented by a life spent in public service and the impact each has on an overall sense of well-being. Team taught by a veteran law enforcement officer and seasoned psychologists experienced with paramilitary culture, this program will provide students with strategies for engaging in fuller, more satisfactory lives which encompass a full range of experiences found beyond the demands of the job. Topics to be addressed in this program include the following: - Police cultural identity: How it influences individual mindsets and behaviors - Managing trauma reactions - Reducing the risk of officer suicide - Creating a comprehensive professional identity - Handling personal relationships - Practicing effective self-care - Developing action plans for implementation after class Upon completion of the class, students will be encouraged to maintain contact with their instructors and classmates as a means of continuing support and resources for their individual wellness journeys. This class has been certified by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. It is not reimbursable by the ILETSB.

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