DIGNITY IN POLICING - Brunel, Marcel

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Résumé :
Emotions have always been part of policing although they've often been overlooked in favor of other learning and development. The time has come in the evolution of the role of first responders for emotional literacy to be added to their professional competencies. Decades of research show that life satisfaction, in the face of traumatic events, is less about how many we have experienced and more about how we have navigated our way through them. The current situation in policing is the result of millions of choices made over many decades. No one laid out a plan for understaffing, societal division and unrest, or tension levels that can damage an officer's well-being. Most of what we see around us was not created intentionally. We worked with the knowledge and tools available, and like in most other fields, the tools we have today reveal the limitations of the tools we had yesterday. We are where we are because we did our best with the knowledge and skills available to us. This is true for us individually and for our agencies. We do not knowingly follow a path that does not lead where we want to go. This book is a program of awareness, action, and evolution based on the growing understanding of emotions as a tool and life skill. It proposes a practical interpretation of emotions that shines a light on how they can be leveraged to decrease our blind spots when making decisions, solving problems, and building relationships. It is about what only you, as a first responder, can do to ensure emotional balance in your life, with your family, throughout your career, and after you retire. It is about the powerful role of dignity in self-care and establishing your standing in the world. ...

Biographie:
Over ten years, Marcel transformed into a wellness expert by drawing from personal struggles. In his past, Marcel grappled with avoidance and silence in his marriage and career, attempting to outthink emotions with logic.Collaborating with public and private organizations, Marcel gained insights into the emotional dynamics of the leadership role in agencies and municipal organizations, from telecommunicators to command staff. He notices that many agency leadership issues show up in decision-making, problem-solving, and relationship-building.As an instructor and coach, Marcel recognizes the global struggle we all face to notice, name, and leverage emotions. His ongoing journey, marked by sobriety and introspection, emphasizes that emotions are messengers, demanding constant awareness. Marcel's military background and partnership with Dan underscore his commitment to helping first responders navigate emotional challenges today and when they retire....

Sommaire:
Emotions have always been part of policing although they've often been overlooked in favor of other learning and development. The time has come in the evolution of the role of first responders for emotional literacy to be added to their professional competencies. Decades of research show that life satisfaction, in the face of traumatic events, is less about how many we have experienced and more about how we have navigated our way through them. The current situation in policing is the result of millions of choices made over many decades. No one laid out a plan for understaffing, societal division and unrest, or tension levels that can damage an officer's well-being. Most of what we see around us was not created intentionally. We worked with the knowledge and tools available, and like in most other fields, the tools we have today reveal the limitations of the tools we had yesterday. We are where we are because we did our best with the knowledge and skills available to us. This is true for us individually and for our agencies. We do not knowingly follow a path that does not lead where we want to go. This book is a program of awareness, action, and evolution based on the growing understanding of emotions as a tool and life skill. It proposes a practical interpretation of emotions that shines a light on how they can be leveraged to decrease our blind spots when making decisions, solving problems, and building relationships. It is about what only you, as a first responder, can do to ensure emotional balance in your life, with your family, throughout your career, and after you retire. It is about the powerful role of dignity in self-care and establishing your standing in the world. ...