In this podcast episode, Dr. Gallo talks about the consequences of trying to problem solve pain. He walks you through an exercise called Figuring Out Valued Living. To download a copy of the exercise worksheet to fill in during the podcast, visit the Resources page of our website at bluelifebehavioralhealth.com. Please read the Terms of Use before you get started.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Gallo talks about how we’ve learned to use a problem-solving approach to try and get rid of the painful thoughts and feelings that show up in life. On our YouTube Channel, you can watch a video that sums up the human problem-solving approach to pain. Please read the Terms of Use before you get started.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Gallo invites and helps you to discover how helpful it is to move away from painful thoughts, feelings, and situations that show up in life. You’ll notice whether and how much what you’ve been doing is getting in the way of valued living. Before you get started, you’ll need a copy of the Crosshairs diagram worksheet so that you can draw out your problem-solving approach to pain. Drawing it out involves listing your painful thoughts and feelings, listing what you do to move away from them, and then connecting how it all happens in living life. You can download the diagram from the Resources page of our website at bluelifebehavioralhealth.com. Please read the Terms of Use before you get started.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Gallo talks about what is the Crosshairs diagram. It’s a highly effective and intuitive tool to help you look at painful thoughts, feelings, and situations that show up in your life. Using the Crosshairs diagram to divide and help sort this painful stuff results in being more aware of whether things you’re doing to deal with them are helpful or unhelpful in living a richer, fuller, more meaningful life. Dr. Gallo walk's you through learning the different parts of the Crosshairs diagram, so you might want to have it available during the podcast. You can download the diagram from the Resources page of our website at bluelifebehavioralhealth.com or watch a video about the Crosshairs diagram located on the Counseling page. Please read the Terms of Use before you get started.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Gallo talks about what is acceptance and commitment education and training or what we like to call ACT. You’ll learn about the six core, science-based ACT skills, which are observing myself, being present, watching thoughts, opening up, identifying values, and taking action. Dr. Gallo also introduces you to the Crosshairs diagram. It’s a simple and effective tool to help officers live life with more purpose and vitality, guided by their values at work, home, or wherever they are. Please read the Terms of Use before you get started.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Gallo talks briefly about what’s the podcast all about, and some of the topics the podcast will tackle like law enforcement lifestyle, occupational and organizational stress, sleep, mindfulness-based stress reduction, relaxation, suicide prevention, substance use and addiction, and acceptance and commitment skills. Please read the Terms of Use before you get started.