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074 Police Psychologists Heather Kersten And Emily Jirikowic Talk First Responder Mental Health
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On today’s show, I’m so happy to have Dr. Heather Kersten and Dr. Emily Jirikowic who are co-founders of First Responder's PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES.
The good doctors who are most commonly referred to as police psychologists provide debriefings, crisis intervention, and trauma treatment. They have realized the importance of psychoeducation and face-time with members to build trust and gain acceptance in a field requiring specialized skill and ability.
These doctors work on the front lines with first responders in the most trying of times and provide much-needed…
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