An Encore Presentation: Ed Morales on Recognizing and Regulating Stress
In this episode of Health Gig, Doro and Tricia welcome Ed Morales, a now-retired Peer Support and Wellness Manager from the Gilbert, Arizona Police Department. Ed recognized that the officers he worked with were experiencing burnout and negative effects to their mental health. He developed a way to help them prioritize and improve their wellness while serving, and shares that process. He leaves listeners with the encouragement that their mental health matters.
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Department Press Release: https://www.gilbertaz.gov/Home/Components/News/News/2971/352
Gilbert, AZ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/gilbertaz
Gilbert, AZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gilbertyourtown/
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qUOTES:
A lot of people think sincerity is telling the truth, but it's communicating from your heart center to the heart center of someone else. People know whether you are sincere or not, in their heart. –Ed Morales
Sometimes it's necessary to feel stress or anxiety, but if we don't identify when those feelings are coming up, we don't know how we got to a bad place. So we have to start first internally sensing. –Ed Morales
Someone experiencing behavioral health difficulties could face stigma in our industry. We decided to get ahead of it and teach people how to manage stress and normalize behavioral health. –Ed Morales
Show Notes:
The Gilbert Police Department's unique approach to officer wellness, including meditation rooms and therapy dogs.
Ed Morales' journey from the Marine Corps highlights the importance of personal growth and adaptation.
Therapy dogs have a positive impact when it comes to reducing stress and fostering communication among officers.
Integrating physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects enhance overall well-being.
Utilizing HeartMath techniques can improve stress management and optimize performance in high-pressure situations.
Ed led efforts to change the culture within the police force to destigmatize mental health support and promote resilience.
Aligning your actions with core values helps to achieve personal and professional integrity.
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