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

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
A family affair: Work stressors quickly become family stressors
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Fire families often bear an unacknowledged burden of stress rooted in staffing challenges
After the mayday: Just because the fire is out doesn’t mean the incident is over
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Simple ways to support firefighter behavioral health following a potentially traumatic event
The Social Support Challenge: Connect with others, even if just to vent!
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Many first responders avoid connection, but connecing with and confiding in someone who cares about us is proven to reduce stress
Mental health in focus: When to seek professional help
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Guidance for know when to everyday stressors become something bigger, something that requires professional help
Aggressive time management: A healthy coping strategy for first responders
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It's critical to carve out time for yourself; otherwise, your life will become all about work
The Sleep Hygiene Challenge: Follow these tips during tonight's bedtime routine
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When free of shift schedules, try these tips to get to sleep faster and achieve quality sleep
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
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