Writing Train Healthy Cops

Gentry Giles
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  • Mental Health
  • Biweekly

The topic of mental health in Law Enforcement is a mixed bag. It's both a serious issue and a sick joke at the same time. Many "mental health experts" are completely unfamiliar with what it's really like to be a cop. To address the topic with unapologetic clarity, Gentry Giles is writing a book. Every great non-fiction book is built on a wealth of knowledge, experience, or research (probably all three). Listen in on conversations and interviews between Author, Gentry Giles, and cops, leaders, critics, and politicians as he develops his upcoming book, 'Train Healthy Cops.'

Episodes

  1. 01/05/2024

    Resilience Road Map Walkthrough │ Ep 10

    Taking practical steps toward resilience can be confusing. Resilience gets a lot of attention, but rarely is it clearly defined. In this follow up episode to 'What is Resilience?', I give you practical steps that you can take to begin developing resilience. This is not theoretical, but very actionable and easy to follow. You can download the Resilience Road Map here.

  2. 11/20/2023

    What is Resilience? │ Ep. 9

    When resilience is mentioned, Peer Support is nearby. But are Peer Support and similar programs the final word on officer Resilience? In this episode, we clarify Resilience and see where some of the common "resilience" programs in place fit into the equation.

  3. 11/15/2023

    Plug & Play Peer Support │ Todd Gyure │ Ep. 8

    If you don’t know where to start to make a good peer support team, listen to this episode.  Todd Gyure is a driving force in the peer support industry. He has worked with Garland PD for over 20 years. He founded Overwatch Peer Support, a private, in-person peer support program, and now he's working to spread the systems and curriculums of OPS to other agencies. He has great advice and practical steps you can take to build effective peer support teams.  Overwatch Peer Support Website  https://www.naminorthtexas.org/frontline-wellness-1 Find your local NAMI https://www.nami.org/findsupport

  4. 10/16/2023

    Bryan Flatt │ Peer Support │ Ep. 7

    Bryan Flatt is the Statewide Training Coordinator for the Texas Municipal Police Association. After a violent attack early in his 24 career, Bryan has been on a mission to make healthy cops. Bryan now has a deep passion for training Texas Law Enforcement, and he has a special knack for Peer Support. This interview details Bryan's story and perspective of how to have healthy peer support.

  5. 10/09/2023

    Mike Baldwin │ VP of Operations at GrossmanOnTruth │ Ep. 6

    Mike Baldwin spent 20+ years in Law Enforcement in Arizona. Now, he works with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman as his VP of Operations. In this interview he remembers some of his hardest calls and ponders the things that got him through. He discusses some of the negative aspects of agency politics and the rock solid foundation his faith provided when he needed it most.

  6. 10/02/2023

    Lt. Col. Dave Grossman - The Next Steps to Healthy LEOs. │ Ep. 5

    Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is the author of 'On Killing', a book about the psychology of learning to kill. When it comes to the psychology of violence and mental health around violence, few people have a depth and breadth of knowledge as robust as Grossman. We discuss: The growth of the wellness in Law Enforcement. Measuring our violence as a country. How Law Enforcement is like Special Operations but without the good training. The basics of personal mental fitness. Practical advice for officers that need resilience. The 3 Things Grossman would do if he got the keys to America's Law Enforcement. Grossman's Encouragement to cops. You can find him at www.grossmanontruth.com, and look out for the release of his new book, 'On Sleep' coming in 2024. And of course, if you haven't read his book 'On Combat', you're missing out. *Accessibility: A transcript of the interview can be found at www.trainhealthycops.com/blog

  7. 09/25/2023

    Leadership w/ Charles Heasley

    Charles and I discuss: Toxic leadership Culture Warnings for new leaders Practical steps leaders can take to grow Charles Heasley is laser focused on growing healthy leaders in law enforcement. He is experienced and knowledgeable on the practical implications of good and bad leadership and culture. Here's how to learn about Charles: https://www.jcleadershipconsulting.com

  8. 09/11/2023

    Getting Buy-In

    Buy-In is a massive obstacle for leaders. When rolling out new policy, programs, or rules, making sure your officers accept and implement is a huge task. I will share how I have successfully communicated new things in the past so you can have my lesson without my scar. Enjoy!

  9. 08/28/2023

    A Starting Point

    A clear definition of Wellness, why we should care about Wellness, and why it is so difficult to bring wellness into Law Enforcement. That's what this first episode covers. It's quick, its informative, and straight to the point. Spotify users, don't forget to fill out the poll and Q & A.

  10. 07/24/2023 ·  Bonus

    A Foreword

    Law Enforcement is a mental health extreme sport, in order to do an extreme sport safely, you need preparation, practice, and experience. But the wellness resources for cops are only meant for after our cops need help. Train Healthy Cops is the podcast meant to offer practical and effective wellness resources to officers before they are in crisis.

  11. Season 1, Episode 1 Trailer

    Introducing Train Healthy Cops!

    Officers deserve a way to grow their mental fitness before a crisis rocks their world. That's why the Train Healthy Cops podcast exists, to give officers and agencies a chance to focus on Mental Strength BEFORE a crisis, instead of picking up the pieces after.

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About

The topic of mental health in Law Enforcement is a mixed bag. It's both a serious issue and a sick joke at the same time. Many "mental health experts" are completely unfamiliar with what it's really like to be a cop. To address the topic with unapologetic clarity, Gentry Giles is writing a book. Every great non-fiction book is built on a wealth of knowledge, experience, or research (probably all three). Listen in on conversations and interviews between Author, Gentry Giles, and cops, leaders, critics, and politicians as he develops his upcoming book, 'Train Healthy Cops.'

Information

  • Creator
    Gentry Giles
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gentry Giles
  • Show Website
    Writing Train Healthy Cops