The Cop and the Shrink

On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, Harold and Dennis discuss the current level of violence in our society as it pertains to the exponential increase of mass shootings since the beginning of the pandemic.  They do a deep dive into the Nation's mental health crisis and how the call for more mental health resources will be answered....7 to 8 years from now.  On current events, discussion focused on how the right and the left are so far removed from the middle.  Special thanks to Jim Wyatt from www.GreatCigarReviews.com.  Thanks for listening.

On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, Harold and Dennis discuss Masculine Depression coupled with the notion of Toxic Masculinity as it relates to the First Responder world.  Are you a goal setter?  Do you have a personal mantra?  How do you stay motivated throughout the day?  Harold and Dennis provide a few necessary behaviors to try each day to further your professional career and personal life.  On current events, discussion surrounds the idea of demonizing victims versus demonizing the assailants.  Special thanks to Jim Wyatt from www.GreatCigarReviews.com.  Thanks for listening.

On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, Harold and Dennis discuss the differences between a Narcissist, Psychopath, and a Sociopath and how these personality types are labeled in our society.  They do a deep dive into weaponizing words to generalize and marginalize people.   Harold and Dennis talk about how their professions may or may not be conducive to raising children by giving some interesting personal examples.  On current topics, do you know what grinds Harold and Dennis' gears?  Well, you need to listen to find out. Special thanks to Jim Wyatt from www.GreatCigarReviews.com.  Thanks for listening.

On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, just the Shrink is on the airways discussing the "Healthcare Worker as a Hero" narrative.  Dennis dives into how society may be pushing our healthcare workers beyond their limits based on the narrative and how we may be able to help prevent severe burnout.  The second segment presents the background and development of the Hospital Heroes Food Drive program.  Dennis thanks our loyal partners in current topics section of this episode.  Special thanks to Jim Wyatt from www.GreatCigarReviews.com.  Thanks for listening.

On this special episode of the Cop and the Shrink, Harold and Dennis discuss the joys of mental health and policing.  They delve into the charitable aspects of both professions as well as give stories of triumph!  On current events, Harold and Dennis discuss what not to do at the Holiday Dinner table as well as discuss how to practice simple self care during the holidays.  Special thanks to Jim Wyatt from www.GreatCigarReviews.com.  Thanks for listening.

On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, Harold and Dennis discuss how the supply chain issues are not only affecting gas prices, but how they are affecting crime and mental health.  Have you ever been a victim of cyber bullying?  Harold and Dennis discuss how social media maliciousness spills out to violence in the streets.  On current events, we dive into how $120 can put a known criminal back out on the streets to cause chaos and death.  We wrap up this episode with how organized looting circles back to our first topic.  Special thanks to Jim Wyatt from www.GreatCigarReviews.com.  Thanks for listening.  

On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, Harold and Dennis discuss the nature, reason and the falsehoods about quotas in policing.  The also discuss the notions of profiling and stereotypes.  Who is offended?  After a controversial comedy routine, comedian Dave Chappelle is under fire from certain communities.  Harold and Dennis discuss why people have been so offended by things in the past 5 years.  In current events, Domestic Violence is in the national spotlight because of the Gabby Petito case.  Do you know what grinds Harold and Dennis' gears?  Well, you need to listen to find out.

On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, Harold and Dennis discuss the physical well-being of first responders as it relates to the job and life expectancy.  After Candace Cameron Bure announced she had "PTSD from working on the show the View", Harold and Dennis question the public's perception of traumatization and the proper diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  Current topics include Qualified Immunity, harassment from ATV street racers, and the death of an American Statesman, Colin Powell.  Special thanks to Jim Wyatt from www.GreatCigarReviews.com.  Thanks for listening.

On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink,  Harold and Dennis discuss the reaction to overt racism as well as the moral/ethical obligations of police and mental health professionals.   Although it may be a popular thing to say, defunding the police may have some serious consequences.  Harold and Dennis discuss how defunding the police is taking a toll on law abiding citizens.  Is PTSD being used as an excuse for bad behaviors or getting out of certain things like the Covid-19 vaccine?  Violence has no started to emerge in our safe zones such as hospitals.  Harold and Dennis look at some fairly disturbing current events.  Thanks for listening.

On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, we discuss the Broken Windows Theory of crime and punishment along with the psychology of why people "bend" the law as it suits them.  We also discuss how the God Complex may play an interesting role in the development of Police and Mental Health personalities.  On our current topics, we look into the two recent murders at Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia.  Thanks for listening!

On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink, we have special guest Police Officer Tyler Giles in studio to discuss a recent shooting incident where he and two other officers were shot in the line of duty during a domestic call.  Harold and Dennis discuss with Officer Giles the importance of the communication of needs, both physical and psychological.  Discussion also focuses on the importance of the family's role in a police involved shooting.   Current topics on this episode include how society is forgetting September 12, 2001 and should the Capitol Police face charges for using harsh language during the January 6th Insurrection.  As always, thanks for listening.  

On this episode of the Cop and the Shrink,  Harold and Dennis discuss the stress placed on families of first responders during careers filled with crisis and trauma.  Loyal, strong, arrogant and narcissistic may not be the best qualities you look for with on-line dating, but how do those characteristics appeal to people in the dating world?  Harold and Dennis explore the reasons people may find dating/marrying first responders and mental health professionals challenging and appealing.  Current topics on this episode include emergency preparedness with Hurricane Ida and answering the question, "Have people gone crazy and forgot about the law in the Covid Era?".  Thanks for listening.   www.TheCopandTheShrink.com.  

On this Inaugural episode,  Harold and Dennis discuss Worst Case Scenarios in the mental health and policing communities.  With the current negative societal perceptions of law enforcement, the hosts provide background, rationale, reasoning, and possible solution for creating a more positive perception. In the current events section, Dennis and Harold delve into the suicide bombings in Afghanistan as well as how leadership may be failing law enforcement while pushing a separate agenda.  Make sure you listen.  

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