TacHealth
Mental Health Services
The "SHIELD" Program
Program Overview
This program is designed to address the unique challenges and mental health needs of law enforcement officers. With a focus on Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, this program provides evidence-based treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related mental health issues commonly experienced by those in law enforcement.
Program Features
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EMDR Therapy:
EMDR is the primary therapeutic approach utilized in this program. Through structured, trauma-focused interventions, EMDR helps you process distressing memories and emotional triggers related to traumatic events. By stimulating bilateral brain activity (through eye movements, taps, or sounds), EMDR facilitates the reprocessing of trauma in a way that reduces emotional intensity and allows for healthier cognitive processing. It has been proven to be one of the most effective and efficient treatments for PTSD.
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Crisis Management and Coping Skills Training:
Along with EMDR, the program integrates crisis management techniques and coping strategies to help you manage acute stressors and maintain psychological stability in high-pressure environments. You will be taught skills to manage flashbacks, intrusive thoughts, and anxiety.
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Post-Treatment Support and Relapse Prevention:
The program includes long-term support after the initial course of treatment, with follow-up sessions and relapse prevention strategies. You will have access to ongoing resources, ensuring you can maintain mental wellness and continue processing any emerging issues.
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Trauma-Informed Care:
All aspects of the program are rooted in a trauma-informed framework, ensuring that the approach is sensitive to the unique challenges faced by law enforcement professionals. This includes understanding the effects of cumulative trauma, exposure to violence, and the constant pressure to perform under intense stress.
Program Goals
1. Reduce PTSD Symptoms:
Alleviate symptoms of PTSD, such as hyperarousal, intrusive thoughts, and avoidance behaviors, using EMDR to reprocess traumatic memories and experiences.
2. Improve Emotional Regulation:
Help you to better manage your emotions, reduce stress, and cope with high-stress situations through evidence-based practices.
3. Promote Resilience and Well-being:
Foster long-term mental health, resilience, and overall well-being by addressing the root causes of trauma and equipping you with coping skills for both personal and professional challenges.
Outcome Measures
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Improvements in PTSD Symptomatology
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Improvements in Emotional Regulation
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Improvements in Quality of Life
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Improvements in Overall Mental Status
Stress Management
Program Overview
This service is designed to equip law enforcement officers with the tools, knowledge, and strategies needed to manage and mitigate the stresses inherent in their high-pressure roles. The service combines a range of evidence-based modalities to address the physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of stress to reduce burnout, anxiety, and stress-related disorders.
Program Features
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Stress:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) techniques are incorporated to help you identify and change negative thought patterns that contribute to stress. By addressing the root causes of stress and reframing unhelpful thinking, you can gain a sense of control and empowerment, improving your ability to cope with daily challenges.
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Biofeedback and Relaxation Training:
Using biofeedback techniques, you will learn to monitor and regulate physiological responses to stress, such as heart rate, muscle tension, and breathing patterns. Through relaxation training, you will develop skills in muscle relaxation, deep breathing, and visualization techniques that help reduce the body’s stress response and promote a calm, centered state.
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Time Management and Work-Life Balance Strategies
You will learn practical strategies for managing your time and balancing the demands of your professional and personal lives. This component emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and making time for activities that promote relaxation, hobbies, and family connections.
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Stress Management Education
Providing you with a deeper understanding of stress, its impact on the body and mind, and the science behind stress responses. Covering topics such as recognizing stress triggers, managing acute stress during emergencies, preventing burnout, and building long-term resilience. You will also receive tools and strategies to integrate stress management into your daily routines.
Program Goals
1. Reduce Stress and Anxiety:
Equipping you with the skills to recognize, manage, and reduce stress and anxiety, preventing it from negatively impacting your performance or mental health.
2. Improve Resilience and Coping Abilities:
Foster emotional and physical resilience by teaching you how to respond to stress in healthy, effective ways, both on and off duty.
3. Prevent Burnout:
Identify and address early signs of burnout and chronic stress, providing you with proactive strategies to manage your workload, maintain work-life balance, and sustain long-term career satisfaction.
Outcome Measures
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Improvements in Self-Reported Stress Levels
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Decrease in Burnout Rates
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Improvement Emotional Regulation
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Improvements in Job Satisfaction
Mental Resilience Training
Program Overview
This program is designed to equip officers with the coping strategies and mental tools necessary to manage high-stress and traumatic environments, and build mental resilience. The program focuses on enhancing emotional regulation, developing coping mechanisms for stress, enhancing your preparedness to handle the unpredictable and often traumatic experiences they face both on the job.
Program Features
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Cognitive Behavioral Techniques for Trauma Processing:
Education for implementing cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns and stress-inducing cognitive distortions. These techniques help to reframe traumatic memories and reactions, allowing you to process and manage past and future trauma in a healthier way.
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Stress Reduction Techniques:
You will learn breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and body scan techniques to help reduce the physical symptoms of stress and anxiety. These practices enhance self-awareness, foster emotional balance, by promoting a calm, focused state of mind after high-stress situations.
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Sleep and Fatigue Management
Education on sleep and fatigue management strategies to improve rest quality, combat sleep deprivation, and optimize recovery after shifts. You will also receive guidance on creating a restful environment at home and strategies to manage the post-shift adrenaline rush.
Program Goals
1. Increase Mental Resilience:
Equip you with tools to better manage stress and trauma, enabling you to bounce back from challenging situations with greater emotional strength and stability.
2. Improve Stress Management:
Provide you with effective strategies to reduce stress and anxiety, allowing you to bounce back after challenging, stressful, and traumatic situations.
3. Enhance Emotional Regulation:
Help you to manage difficult emotions, such as anger, fear, and sadness, to enhance emotional stability.
Outcome Measures
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Improvements in Emotional Regulation
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Self-reported resilience
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Improvements in Stress Management
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Improvements in Confidence
Couples Therapy
Program Overview
This program is designed to support the unique dynamics of law enforcement families and relationships. Recognizing the unique stressors and challenges faced by law enforcement professionals, this program aims to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and build resilience for couples navigating the pressures of the law enforcement lifestyle.
Program Features
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Emotional Intimacy and Connection:
Given the emotionally taxing nature of law enforcement work, emotional intimacy can often suffer. The program emphasizes exercises and discussions that help couples reconnect emotionally, rebuild trust, and foster a sense of closeness. By prioritizing emotional safety and vulnerability, couples learn how to provide each other with the support and understanding needed to maintain a strong bond.
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Conflict Resolution and Problem-Solving:
Couples will be equipped with tools to resolve conflicts effectively, focusing on finding solutions rather than escalating issues. Problem-solving skills help both partners navigate challenges such as scheduling conflicts, emotional fatigue, and disagreements over handling the effects of the job, enabling you to work together as a team.
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Managing Work-Life Balance as a Couple:
Balancing work and personal life is a constant challenge for law enforcement couples. This component provides practical strategies for managing the emotional and logistical challenges of unpredictable work hours, shift changes, and the emotional toll of the job. Couples work together to create routines and boundaries that prioritize their relationship while accommodating the demands of law enforcement work.
Program Goals
1. Enhance Communication:
Improve the ability of couples to communicate openly, honestly, and constructively, reducing misunderstandings and enhancing mutual support.
2. Strengthen Emotional Intimacy:
Help couples rebuild emotional closeness, trust, and connection, fostering a deeper, more supportive bond despite the challenges of law enforcement work.
Outcome Measures
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Improvements in Relationship Satisfaction
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Improvements in Communication
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Improvements in Emotional Intimacy
We Provide Services to RCMP Members and Direct Bill to Blue-Cross
Making it quick and easy to get the care you need. We are here to make the process as simple and stress free as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I start a program?
Click on the "book now" button above and book a free 15-30 minute phone call with our admin. The admin will ensure you are booking in with the correct practitioners based on where you are located in Canada. The admin will also discuss payment and any possible insurance you may be eligible for.
Are these programs funded?
Our Counselling Therapists are registered providers with Blue-Cross, and provide services to RCMP members. We also direct bill Blue-Cross. If you are wondering which of our services are covered under Blue-Cross for RCMP members, book a phone call with our admin to see what you qualify for.
How are the sessions facilitated?
All sessions are offered virtually through an online and secure platform, allowing you to access the services you need no matter where you are. Before the start of your session you will be sent a video chat link and your therapist will be waiting for you to log on.
Do you direct bill?
Yes we direct bill to Blue-Cross