Rachelle Zemlok, PsyD

Dr. Rachelle Zemlok is a licensed clinical psychologist in California, specializing in work with first responder families. She serves as the strategic wellness director at Lexipol, supporting the content and strategy related to first responder mental health and wellness, with a special focus on supporting spouses and family members through the Cordico Wellness App. Prior to joining Lexipol, Zemlok founded First Responder Family Psychology, which provides culturally competent therapy to first responders and their family members. She is the author of "The Firefighter Family Academy: A Guide to Educate & Prepare Spouses for the Career Ahead." For more information on Dr. Zemlok or to connect with her please visit her website.

Full list of Rachelle Zemlok, PsyD results

How firefighter couples can best manage the holiday season
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You can set your family up for a great holiday season by shifting your mindset and approach, even making your own traditions
3 tips for first responder spouses to maintain a happy marriage
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Research shows that "it’s not how much conflict you have but how you work through that conflict that makes the difference"
Finding balance as a first responder spouse
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Though it might be hard to find the time, it's important for spouses of first responders to focus on their own needs, too
The impacts of ongoing traumatic exposures
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First responders may experience 200% more traumatic experiences than most people, but are they 200% more prepared to deal with them?
The unwritten rules of trading shifts
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Understanding shift culture and respecting it can go a long way in navigating the first responder lifestyle
Benefits of therapy for first responder families
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Learn how therapy can improve communication, provide a safe place for family members to share and gain real-world coping mechanisms
The ‘anniversary effect’: Processing the pain year after year
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Guidance for managing the emotions associated with the anniversaries of traumatic incidents
Kentucky’s new mental health bill isn’t perfect, but it’s a step in the right direction
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House Bill 562 allows 48 hours of time off post-critical incident, but issues of messaging and pay are vital to ensuring firefighter support
Child death calls: How to talk to your family and support your mental health
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It is important that you process the loss and what you experienced with your support network