Our chosen profession makes us proud because of the purposeful work we do. But it can also be mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausting. It's rewarding and tough all at the same time. We came into this profession wanting to make our little corner of the world better. But while doing that, we also experienced unbelievable trauma and adversity. Repeated blows without the necessary resources to deal with trauma can lead to alcoholism, bitterness, drug abuse, depression, financial ruin, divorce, and suicide. In this presentation, you will be given numerous tools and concepts to strengthen and grow your resilience, how to use those tools in adversity, and the strategies to help you grow through trauma. These tools and ideas will help you build resilience and strengthen your mind, body, and spirit for a happier and healthier life.

Col. Brenda Dietzman (ret.) has 28 years of law enforcement and corrections experience. In 2019, she retired from the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office in Wichita, Kansas as the undersheriff in charge of jail operations. She oversaw two facilities with a total population of 1400+ inmates, 300+ employees and a $40 million budget. During her time in law enforcement, she also served as the captain in charge of the Patrol Division and the Judicial Division, a lieutenant in both the Patrol Division and the Special Project Unit, a Community Policing sergeant, detective, and a road patrol deputy. She now provides evidence-based training and has presented at numerous national, state and local events as well as for international audiences. She is an internationally certified IADLEST instructor. She has a bachelor of science degree in Administration of Justice from Wichita State University.