<p><span style="color: rgba(32, 31, 30, 1)">She was frustrated!&nbsp; Feeling second to the department </span><em style="color: rgba(32, 31, 30, 1)">again</em><span style="color: rgba(32, 31, 30, 1)"> had begun to breed indifference and contempt in her relationship.&nbsp; As a mental health and couple's counselor, she knew those were bad omens. Despite her training, she could not figure out what was happening with them.&nbsp; Then, a speaker at a professional conference, gave insight that ignited a passion to understand her law enforcement husband and empower them as a couple to protect their relationship.&nbsp; &nbsp; Learn the research, psychology, and personal experiences when combined created an "ah-ha" moment that led to improved communication, connection, and ultimately resilience as individuals and together.</span></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Impact of law enforcement culture and experience on the officer and spouse</li><li>The psychology behind the law enforcement brain and the impact on behavior and beliefs.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Spillover from the field that may impact the spouse and family and techniques counter it.</li><li>The conflict between what experts say creates a connected and intimate relationship versus the conditioning that occurs in law enforcement.</li><li>Strategies for improved communication and connection based upon researched principles.</li><li>Perspective-taking and other core strategies that can recover and protect you individually and as a couple.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgba(32, 31, 30, 1)">Using personal stories, professional expertise, and research couples will be entertained and empowered to Hold the Line.</span></p>