Name: A strategy for supporting and listening to others
Uploaded: 2020-12-11T15:53:45Z
Duration: 7 min 7 s
Description: As a police officer, Jeremy Brewer interacts with individuals experiencing trauma and loss on a daily basis. Giving us a peek into this little-discussed aspect of the job, Brewer shares thoughtful insights on why respecting people's space is sometimes more important than trying to fix an unfixable moment -- and explains how you can use this approach to support someone when they need you the most.

As a police officer, Jeremy Brewer interacts with individuals experiencing trauma and loss on a daily basis. Giving us a peek into this little-discussed aspect of the job, Brewer shares thoughtful insights on why respecting people's space is sometimes more important than trying to fix an unfixable moment -- and explains how you can use this approach to support someone when they need you the most.

Jeremy Brewer: A strategy for supporting and listening to others

A strategy for supporting and listening to others

In times of loss, the act of respecting space teaches that the best support may be in simply sharing a moment's silence.

Navigating trauma's complexities, a police officer stresses the power of respecting space during deeply personal crises.

Realizing not all embrace physical comfort, learning to respect emotional space can profoundly influence support dynamics.