Originally posted: September 5, 2023 Did you know the VPD contracts Chaplain Jim Turner to provide chaplaincy services for all VPD employees? With over 30 years of police chaplaincy, Jim understands the unique stresses of the policing culture, whether sworn or civilian. The blend of theological understanding from a multi-faith perspective, coupled with the unique […]
LOTS of People Talk to a Therapist
Originally posted: August 8, 2023 Seriously, everyone is affected by occupational stress to some degree. Plus, life gets complex. Chip away at your stuff — you’ll be a happier, healthier parent, partner, friend, colleague, or … boss. Research a therapist that is a good fit for you! Google them, go to their website, etc., look […]
VPD Pet Cafe
Originally posted: August 3, 2023 Wednesday’s Zen’s Day seems to be a popular blog post day. Who doesn’t like photos of animals doing cute things? Photo: Zen and puppy-in-training, Boo Way back in October 2020, I wrote short post “Why cute animals are good for your brain,” and I referenced an article written by Dana […]
Did You Know? The Horton Plan
Originally posted: August 1, 2023 The Horton Plan is a death benefit paid to a chosen beneficiary of sworn members at the time of your death. It is only available to police members who are currently serving or members who are superannuated (retired). The VPD / PMBA / VPU benefit is paid within two weeks […]
Negative Ions Can Have Positive Effects
Originally posted: July 17, 2023 Its science. Ions are everywhere. And they might be influencing your mental and physical health. Positive ions are small molecules that have gained a positive charge. Positive ions, in general, are toxic: mold, toxic chemicals, pet dander, including: electronic devices like televisions, phones, and computers fluorescent lighting toxic carpeting, upholstery, […]
Trauma, Treatment, and Tetris
Originally posted: July 12, 2023 In 2020, scientists published a study about Trauma, Treatment, and Tetris: video gaming increases hippocampal volume in male patients with combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder. Cool. “Tetris may be useful as an adjunct therapeutic intervention for PTSD.”