115: Talking about Pet Grief, Losing a Companion, and K9 Partner w/ Dr. Brooke Bartlett

Blue Grit Radio : the Police Wellness, Leadership, Culture and Mindset podcast

Those who know... know. There is nothing like losing your faithful furry companion. The bonds we share with our pets can be quite different than those we share with humans. Pets are sometimes a constant, through the tumultuous things- the highs and lows one experiences over the course of 10+ years. How to process their loss, especially in untimely (don't they all feel that way??) adds another layer of stress and dismay.
In my conversation with returning guest, Dr. Brooke Bartlett, we talk about the intricacies of this often minimized loss and hardship. We speak broadly and talk about our own personal experiences with the lives and losses in our own furry family members, including my reflections of loss, grief, regret and gratitude with my former police K9 partner, Kato.
--
Brooke Bartlett, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner of Center for Trauma, Anxiety, and Stress Inc. (CTAS). In addition to being a trauma specialist, Dr. Bartlett spent the entirety of her 10+ years of doctoral training in the therapy room and out in the field specializing in improving the mental health of first responders and military members.
She also has an extensive research history examining mental health and resiliency among first responders with dozens of presentations at national and international conferences, over 20 publications in scientific journals, and a published book chapter. She is immensely passionate about serving those who serve others and has dedicated her professional efforts to doing just that. She opened CTAS with the mission of improving wellness for all who serve by providing a range of culturally competent, effective, and scientifically backed services.
You can find more about Dr. Brooke and reach her via:
centertas.com
IG: @doctorbrookephd

Don’t forget to like, SHARE and subscribe to Blue Grit Radio on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and more! This is the best way you can support this podcast, our message and support in the topics we discuss!
Please help us grow the positive conversations and community by liking, reviewing, and giving us a solid rating to help others find the show. Be well and stay gritty!
You can follow along with the most updated content on IG: @bluegritwellness ! Leave a comment, ask your questions at IG or email me at [e-mail] !
We are always talking about police and first responder wellness, how to be a cop, self development, career development, organizational culture and development and so much more! This isn't just to uplift the policing community and profession, but THE Community. Let's do it one conversation at a time!
music credit: Drive by AShamaluevMusic