On BGR, we focus on leadership and wellness, and with that we have a stellar, impactful guest to hit on both.  I am pleased to feature local WA state police leader and mental health counselor Lt. Corey Williams!  Corey shares about the origin of both careers, and how he can even manage (it's making me tired thinking about it!)

We talk about the impacts of the police career, balancing two careers and family.  We explore many meaningful topics such as first responder (over) identity and how to manage and curb its impacts with strategies.  Topics range from hobbies to values, and goals, all the way into what true support looks like in our relationships. Corey shares specific prompts that he uses to help the people he works with- in leadership as well as mental health support!  

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Corey Williams, a 17-year veteran lieutenant with a Pacific Northwest law enforcement agency, is also a licensed mental health counselor and owner of Agate Counseling PLLC, specializing in first responder support. He volunteers with a regional program offering treatment and peer support for work-related stress and PTSD, and serves as a crisis call taker for a Washington State nonprofit helping first responders and their families. Off duty, Corey enjoys writing, working out, kayaking, riding his motorcycle, playing guitar, and spending time with his wife.

agatecounseling.com

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IG: coreymwilliams

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