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Mindfulness And Resiliency In Law Enforcement: Richard Goerling Visits Center for Council

3/20/2017

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Our team of veteran and prospective Council trainers spent a dynamic and energized day with Detective Lieutenant Richard Goerling, of the Hillsboro Police Department in Oregon.  In addition to his experience in the Coast Guard, Richard has worked in civilian law enforcement for over twenty years and has extensive experience in patrol operations and criminal investigations.  He has developed a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training for first responders focusing on resiliency and performance/leadership in a policing environment.

​Over the last decade, Richard has spearheaded the introduction of MBSR-based training into policing in the United States and is a leader in the greater cultural transformation toward a compassionate, skillful and resilient warrior ethos.
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Richard anchored a critical conversation around the experience of law enforcement officers and the enormous stress and challenges they face.  This professional development session was part of Center for Council’s emerging programming geared for law enforcement.  This new work brings together mindfulness with Council practice and emphasizes practical skills for recognizing and managing stress, reading behavioral cues and strengthening interpersonal relations to create a more positive, healthy officer culture and to improve performance.  Our Social Justice Council Project trainers have had a great deal of experience with community-based organizations that grapple with complicated relationships with local law enforcement.  The session focused both on Richard’s work on internal police culture and on how mindfulness and Council can create more wholesome and healthy community dialogue and relationships.

​Center for Council’s emerging work with both local law enforcement and with correctional officers (in California prisons where our Inmate Council Program has been initiated) will go a long way toward bringing self-regulation and resiliency skills to officers, as well as Council-based convening practices.  We are also developing programming that builds officer/activist co-facilitation teams intended to deepen community dialogue about healing historic wounds and improving police-community relations.

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Read more about our Wellness & Resiliency Skills Training for Officers – and, for more on Richard’s programs for stress reduction for law enforcement, check out this from CNN's Fareed Zakaria’s “Last Look.”
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Orange County Family Law Lawyer link
7/1/2022 11:49:43 am

Our Social Justice Council Project trainers have had a great deal of experience with community-based organizations that grapple with complicated relationships with local law enforcement. Thank you, amazing post!

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Orange County Divorce Lawyer link
7/1/2022 12:27:28 pm

We are also developing programming that builds officer co facilitation teams intended to deepen community dialogue about healing historic wounds Thank you for the beautiful post!

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Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira link
9/26/2024 07:51:05 am

This blog beautifully highlights the crucial role of mindfulness and resiliency in law enforcement. Richard Goerling’s insights are inspiring and underscore the importance of mental well-being for officers. Thank you for shedding light on this vital topic!

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Sidney De Queiroz Pedrosa link
11/12/2024 07:21:41 am

This blog highlights a crucial topic—mindfulness and resiliency in law enforcement. Richard Goerling's visit to the Center for Council is inspiring, as it underscores the importance of mental well-being for officers. Integrating mindfulness can truly enhance their resilience and overall effectiveness in challenging situations. Well-written and insightful!

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Beatriz Barata link
11/12/2024 07:54:20 am

This is an insightful article on the importance of mindfulness and resiliency in law enforcement. Richard Goerling's visit to the Center for Council offers valuable perspectives on how officers can cultivate mental well-being in such a demanding field. Great read and truly impactful for law enforcement communities!

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Furnace Filters link
12/17/2024 07:45:38 am

Great read! The article provides valuable insights into how mindfulness can enhance resiliency in law enforcement. Richard Goerling’s visit to the Center for Council highlights an important approach to supporting officers' mental health and well-being.

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Bail Bond Company link
12/21/2024 02:18:30 am


A powerful post on mindfulness and resiliency in law enforcement! Richard Goerling’s insights into mental wellness are incredibly important for those in high-stress professions. A must-read for anyone interested in fostering resilience and well-being in challenging careers.

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Solar Power Installtion link
12/26/2024 07:38:21 am

Great read. Richard Goerling’s visit to the Center for Council is truly inspiring, showing how these practices can support officers in managing stress and improving decision-making. It's great to see such a meaningful approach being integrated into law enforcement training. Thank you for sharing this insightful piece!

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THEJEMBE link
2/1/2025 07:00:51 am

This blog beautifully highlights the importance of mindfulness and resiliency in law enforcement. Richard Goerling’s visit to the Center for Council is a powerful reminder of how these practices can enhance mental well-being and improve community relationships. Great insight!

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Luiz Gustavo Mori link
2/6/2025 09:11:26 pm

This is such a valuable resource.

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