{"id":24935,"date":"2024-06-25T18:04:52","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T18:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoverpolicing.org\/?page_id=24935"},"modified":"2024-07-25T13:24:58","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T13:24:58","slug":"family-wellness-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.discoverpolicing.org\/family-wellness-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"Importance of prioritizing wellness in police families\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Family wellness is a key aspect of an officer\u2019s overall well-being. Familial relationships are diverse, and the term \u201cfamily\u201d can mean different things to different people. Throughout this website, \u201cfamily\u201d refers to anyone the officer considers part of their support system, which may include a spouse or partner and children, as well as parents, siblings, and friends. Because of the meaningful role these relationships play in an officer\u2019s life, families\u2014however defined\u2014are important allies in promoting officer well-being. Similarly, the term \u201cofficer\u201d is used here, but wellness efforts should include all sworn and non-sworn personnel at any level of seniority.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Job stressors may affect home life, and vice versa, so it is helpful to think about officer wellness both on- and off-duty. Certain aspects of police work also affect the family. For example, a rotating schedule consisting of long hours and non-traditional days off can impact life at home. When officers and their families have the appropriate tools to navigate these circumstances together, officers, families, agencies, and, ultimately, communities, benefit.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Often, spouses and other family members are the first to notice when something seems amiss with their officer. Knowing what signs to look for and where to turn for help can equip families as the first line of defense in officer wellness.\u00a0 <\/span>Educating<\/span> and providing resources to an officer\u2019s family can help mitigate unwanted outcomes such as emotional detachment, burnout, exhaustion, and unhealthy coping strategies. Strong and secure familial relationships promote a healthier mentality resulting in increased safety, wellness, and job performance.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A variety of family wellness resources are available throughout the following pages:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Mental Health<\/h3>

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Physical Wellness <\/h3>

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Work-Life Balance<\/h3>

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Financial Wellness<\/h3>

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Communication<\/h3>

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Retirement<\/h3>

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Additional resources<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Employee and Family Wellness Guide<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Emergency Preparedness for Law Enforcement Families<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

COPS Office Resources<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

IACP Officer Safety and Wellness Resources<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Information<\/strong> <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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