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I Love a Cop, Revised Edition, What Police Families Need to Know

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I Love a Cop, Revised Edition

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What Police Families Need to Know

Nothing worth doing is easy--and that includes loving a cop. Being a member of the law enforcement community is a source of pride for officers and families alike. But long hours, unpredictable shifts, and the crisis-driven nature of the profession can turn life on the home front into an emotional roller coaster ride. Dr. Ellen Kirschman, a psychologist who's worked with police officers for more than 20 years, gives you practical ways to deal with the challenges that come with the territory. Packed with stories from cops and their significant others, this book explains how to reduce spillover f

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; Part I -- "Hi, Honey. I'm Home."; Chapter 1 -- The Way It Is: Givens and Realities of Police Work; Chapter 2 -- The Police Officer's Paradox; Chapter 3 -- Growing Old in a Young Person's Profession: How Officers Change with Time; Chapter 4 -- Organizational Stress: Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places; Part II -- Remarkable Events: Trauma; Trauma; Chapter 5 -- Critical Incidents, Stress, and Trauma; Chapter 6 -- From Victim to Survivor: Working Through TraumaChapter 7 -- From Battlefront to Homefront: Families and TraumaChapter 8 -- Kids and Trauma; Emotional Extrems; Chapter 9 -- Domestic Abuse: The Best-Kept Secret Shame of Policing; Chapter 10 -- Alcohol Abuse and Suicide; Getting Help; Chapter 11 -- Getting the Help You Need When You Need It; Part III -- Special Families, Special Issues; Chapter 12 -- Swimming Upstream: Special Challenges Facing Women, Minorities, Lesbians, and Gay Men in Law Enforcement; Chapter 13 -- Cop Couples; Part IV -- Summing Up; Chapter 14 -- Success Stories; Epilogue; Resources; Bibliography; Index; About the AuthorAbout Guilford PublicationsFrom the Publisher