Originally posted: May 30, 2024 Change is hard, but it’s also good. It pushes you out of your comfort zone and hopefully into that optimal performance zone. It definitely brings opportunities to learn and grow. We had more changes in the Employee Wellness Unit, recently. If you haven’t seen Becky Swan’s smiling face around the […]
Category Archives: Employee Wellness Blog
Compassion Fatigue
Originally posted: May 14, 2024 “I was having trouble sleeping and becoming more cynical about the justice system, policing, the public, and I knew that wasn’t me, the person I wanted to be or who I believe I am.” Take four minutes to read the Australian Police article “Preventing compassion fatigue is crucial to emergency […]
Stress and Skin
Originally posted: May 7, 2024 The skin is the largest organ in the human body. Studies show that even mild stress can compromise the health of your skin, both causing and exacerbating a variety of conditions. This chemical response might even make your skin not only more reactive, but it can also make skin issues […]
Sadly, It’s Official. Sgt. Moe Has Left the EWU
Originally posted: April 30, 2024 After nearly five years supervising the EWU, Dave has moved to 2120 Cambie to supervise the special municipal constables in the Community Safety Unit (even side). What a great fit that will be! Dave accomplished a lot in 4-and-3/4 years in the EWU: 2019 became first full-time Employee Wellness Unit […]
The Effects of Stress and Decision-Making
Originally posted: April 28, 2024 Optimal stress is considered good stress – it allows you to be in the “Zone.” R2MR does a good job illustrating optimal stress and performance: Under high stress or high arousal, your decision making is impacted. In policing, the effect of stress could lead to a misjudgment while driving, a […]
CIPSRT Study Regarding Mental Health Programming for First Responders
Originally posted: March 27, 2024 I was watching a recorded webinar on the Canadian Institute for Public Safety and Research (CIPSRT) website about a Multi-Method Study of the Factors Associated with Mental Health Programming for First Responders.” That’s a mouthful. I thought I’d share what I learned, because the information reinforces that we are not […]