How to Get Started: A Guide for Family Wellness Programming

Wellness needs of policing professionals have been addressed in many ways, but there are still critical areas for improvement, including family well-being. This workshop will focus on how agencies can involve families as part of their wellness programming. Speakers will share strategies that have been successful for their agency in engaging with families and some barriers that they had to overcome. Discussion will include strategies for when, how, and in what settings to involve families, and how to stay connected with families in between events.

• Describe the agency's role in developing a family wellness program.
• Identify what resources are best suited and necessary for families.
• Learn and share promising practices when beginning a family wellness program.