The guys now talk about life after retirement with Mr. Chris Lowrance. After almost 30 years on the force, he sees what the time on the force did to him and others he worked with. Because of that, he decided he was going to do an across the country bike ride to bring awareness to the Blue Help organization. Many active and retired first responders do not address their mental health until it is too late.
Tune in to see the Police Officer Experience and Support Through a Therapist’s Eyes.
Listen for the following takeaways from the Show:
- The change in society had led to its view on policing.
- Should not be defund the police, but it would be better to fund treatment.
- The idea of mental health treatment in the law enforcement circle is a taboo subject.
- National Bike Ride from Washington state to the beach here on the TransAmerican Bicycle Route – “A Penny for Their Thoughts” | Facebook
- Blue Help organization – A Penny for Their Thoughts | Blue H.E.L.P.
- They help all first responders, not just police officers.
- 2009 survey found that only 25% have stated they have had suicidal thoughts. How many did not admit it?
- Officers still have a reluctance to get help to deal and cope with the trauma they go through while on the job.
- Study of Mental Health Implications after policing.
Part 1: https://www.throughatherapistseyes.com/2021/04/28/the-police-officer-experience-with-mr-chris-lowrance-ep132/
Part 2: https://www.throughatherapistseyes.com/2021/05/05/the-police-officer-experience-and-trauma-with-mr-chris-lowrance-ep133/
Part 4: https://www.throughatherapistseyes.com/2021/05/10/the-police-officer-experience-and-coping-with-mr-chris-lowrance-ep135/
Part 5: https://www.throughatherapistseyes.com/2021/05/10/the-police-officer-experience-and-improvements-with-mr-chris-lowrance-ep136/
Part 6: https://www.throughatherapistseyes.com/2021/05/10/the-police-officer-experience-and-changes-with-mr-chris-lowrance-ep137/