About our guest, Dr. Katherine Kuhlman:
Dr. Katherine (Katie) Kuhlman, ABPP, is a board-certified psychologist in Police and Public Safety Psychology, and has expertise in the treatment of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and general life stressors. She has worked since 2014 providing services to first responders and their family members, truly understanding the unique stressors inherent in these occupations. She has presented nationally on wellness issues related to law enforcement, as well as threat assessment and management. She served as a subject matter expert on traumatic stress on the Colorado Governor's Expert Emergency Epidemic Response Committee prior to moving to Arizona. Dr. Kuhlman has responded and provided debriefing services to critical incidents including officer-involved shootings, suicides, line-of-duty deaths, and mass shootings. Dr. Kuhlman regularly provides analysis to news organizations, and has provided expert testimony in cases related to psychological assessment and PTSD.
Check out her website, here!
TUMAT Takeaways:
• Law enforcement psychology focuses on the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers and first responders.
• Most mental health challenges LE personnel are facing are TREATABLE! If provided with the appropriate support from their agencies, personnel can not only overcome the struggles, but they can thrive.
• Building trust and establishing rapport with clients is crucial in this field, and authenticity is key.
• Dr. Kuhlman emphasizes the importance of confidentiality and assures her clients that their information will remain private, except in cases of harm to self or others.
• Red flag laws can pose challenges for officers dealing with suicidal ideation
• Some departments are starting to offer treatment options and support for officers struggling with mental health issues
• Embedding psychologists within law enforcement agencies can provide valuable support and address administrative stress and trauma
• The field of police psychology is evolving with a focus on prevention and wellness
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