Building Effective Peer Support Teams
From Public Safety Talk Radio by Kenneth Bator
April 14, 2026 · 44 min · Episode 162
About this episode
Stephanie Conn, PhD discusses her work in supporting the mental health of first responders and building effective peer support teams.
Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 162 Former law enforcement officer turned psychologist, Stephanie Conn, PhD, joins us to discuss her amazing work driven by a deep passion for supporting the mental health and well-being of first responders. With over 29 years of experience in the field—and a lifetime immersed in the first responder culture as the daughter and wife of police officers—she specializes in counseling and training those who serve on the front lines. Stephanie is the author of Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel and Building Effective Peer Support Teams. A Guide to Creating Resilient First Responders. Learn more about Stephanie at https://firstresponderpsychology.com/ If you are a police officer in a mental-health crisis and in need of immediate help, call (833) 892-8255 or text “Blue” to 877-810-0911 for 24/7 confidential support. Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https://www.btcinc.net and https://nppn.live/ To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/ And check out Mortgage Beat on Spotify. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated…
People in this episode
Guest: Stephanie Conn Phd
Topics covered
- peer support teams
- mental health
- first responders
- counseling
- training
Keywords
- resilience
- police
- emergency personnel
Sponsors
Police Mortgage
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel, Building Effective Peer Support Teams
Books & works: Public Safety Talk Radio, Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel
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