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Episode 13: I'm an angry citizen, prepare to be yelled at!!!
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.
Episode 12: It's ok to not be ok unless you are a man
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.
Episode 04: Picking up the pieces of a broken window
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!
Episode 05: What would a cop or a shrink do?
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.
Episode 02: So you want to date a cop or a shrink?
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.