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Better Things Ahead Counseling First Responder Mental Health and Wellness Education

10/05/2026

Being a LEOW makes it really easy to get roped into more information than you actually need.

Someone asks a question, you hear something happened see a Facebook post, etc.

And suddenly you're down the rabbit hole trying to figure out if it has anything to do with your spouse.

Information can feel like control, but sometimes more information just gives your brain more things to worry about.

Create a little sanity saver for yourself:

Mine is: unless I'm hearing something directly from someone at his department, I'm going to assume nothing is wrong.

It doesn't mean I ignore legitimate concerns, rather that I don't have to investigate every possibility just because I can.

There are already enough things in this life we can't control. Identify that mental checkpoint that helps keep the rabbit hole in check.

Come join us for our upcoming Advanced Peer Support Playbook! You'll be glad you did. Reviews from the course: "The ener...
09/23/2026

Come join us for our upcoming Advanced Peer Support Playbook! You'll be glad you did.

Reviews from the course:

"The energy you both put in and don't hold back about emotions and talk like normal first responders do. I don't know how many times I have went to training and you see an instructor trying to change who they are and be prim and proper trying their hardest not to swear. In the first responder world that is our way of communicating. Thank you for embracing it and not changing who you are for the camera. Don't change a thing."

"Tacmobilty, teaming with Better Things Ahead creates a sound course for all PEER Teams. Their approach to better understanding of human behavior and PEER Team goals/structure makes this a well-rounded course."

"This class was all encompassing. If you are starting a wellness/peer support group, revamping, or already in motion, there are many take aways from this training. Thank you so much!"

10/20 - 1 Day Virtual Training
11/16-17 - Montana 2 Day Training
12/14-15 - Arizona 2 Day Training

https://tacmobility.org/events

09/19/2026

It always sounds like a good idea at the time. 😫

09/01/2026

Send recipes 🤣

09/01/2026

Sometimes in life, you dig in and solve the problem.

Sometimes, you slap a basket over it and call it a day.

An incredible resource for educators who want to utilize a calm, connected approach but don't always know what to do or ...
08/18/2026

An incredible resource for educators who want to utilize a calm, connected approach but don't always know what to do or where to start.

SRO's take a look as well. This could give you some ideas when working with kids!

This was a great learning experience as a therapy dog team! Looking forward to the next one!
07/17/2026

This was a great learning experience as a therapy dog team! Looking forward to the next one!

Theray Dog Team Day with Dana Abrahamson! We had a great day with reality based scenarios and exposure training to other...
07/17/2026

Theray Dog Team Day with Dana Abrahamson! We had a great day with reality based scenarios and exposure training to other dogs, sirens, and emergency vehicles.

FTO's spend hours observing new officers in real-world situations. They often see patterns that aren't obvious in an int...
07/11/2026

FTO's spend hours observing new officers in real-world situations. They often see patterns that aren't obvious in an interview or a performance review.

When those concerns are consistently dismissed, the impact of that goes so far beyond one hiring decision.

It sends a message that experience isn't valued and speaking up doesn't matter. Over time, that's one of the ways trust begins to erode and morale takes a hit.

People are much more likely to keep bringing forward concerns when they believe those concerns will be thoughtfully considered.

A healthy culture isn't built by always agreeing. We built it by creating an environment where people know their observations and their voices matter.

Addie is official! 🐾🎉
06/25/2026

Addie is official! 🐾🎉

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690 Humboldt Drive
Big Lake, MN
55309

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Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm

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