CMPS Staff

On the front lines of public safety, stress is not an occasional visitor — it is part of the job description. For law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS providers, and dispatchers, the nervous system is constantly pushed between high-alert calls and rushed attempts at recovery before the next tone drops.

Every shift, you’re expected to be the expert—the one with the answers, the seasoned professional who performs flawlessly based on years of accumulated experience. You’ve earned that expertise through countless calls, difficult situations, and hard-won lessons.

Brent Anderson is a seasoned consultant and transformation specialist. The conversation centered on the far-reaching impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and resulting trauma, and how practical mind-body medicine practices can help heal individuals and communities.