The Drive Home: Why the Transition Between Police Work and Family Life Matters
The shift may be over, but the mind and body can take longer to stand down. Why the transition from police work to home life matters.
Practical Psychology
Psychology Insights
Practical articles exploring relationships, emotional wellbeing, and the psychology of everyday life.
When Being Investigated Becomes the Trauma
For some police officers, being investigated can become one of the most psychologically difficult experiences of their career.
When the Badge Comes Off: The Psychological Transition Out of Policing
Leaving policing can mean more than leaving a job. Retirement can bring unexpected changes in identity, purpose, belonging and everyday life.
The Homecoming Collision: Why FIFO Reunions Can Be Harder Than Expected
When a FIFO worker returns needing rest and their partner needs relief, homecoming can create an unexpected collision. Understanding the pattern can help both partners feel seen.
Beyond the Shift: A Workbook for Police Officers
A free workbook for police officers to understand how the job can shape the mind, body and life beyond the shift.
Understanding Anxiety: A Practical Workbook for Changing What Keeps It Going
A free 13 module workbook to help you understand your anxiety patterns and change what keeps anxiety going.
When the Job Changes You: The Emotional Cost of Being a First Responder
How first responder work can gradually change the way you experience stress, relationships and life beyond the job.
The Shame Cycle: Why Feeling Bad About Yourself Can Keep the Problem Going
How shame can turn mistakes into patterns of self-criticism, avoidance and behaviour we later regret.
Why Supermarkets Can Feel Unsafe When You’re Anxious
For many people, going to the supermarket is a routine part of life. It is a place where we complete an ordinary task: walking through the aisles, choosing what we need, paying, and returning home. For some people, however, entering a supermarket can trigger a powerful anxiety response that feels confusing and difficult to explain. […]
The Second Wound
Why betrayal can be made more painful by the way someone treats us afterwards.
How to Calm Yourself When You’re Triggered
Practical strategies to help your nervous system settle before your emotions take over.
How to Recognise Your Triggers
You can’t regulate what you haven’t noticed. The first step is learning to recognise what’s happening.