May 17, 2022 · 1h 6m
Chad and Ryan interview licensed therapist, first responder relationship expert and police wife Cyndi Doyle. ABOUT YOUR GUEST: Cyndi Doyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas and a Nationally Board-Certified Counselor (NCC). Cyndi embodies the motto Show Up, Be Seen, Live Brave™ by continually stepping outside her zone of comfort. Cyndi has become a recognized speaker, podcaster, author, and recognized internationally as an expert in her niche. Cyndi is known for her educational and entertaining presentation style to both first responders and mental health professionals. She has spoken at a wide variety of local and statewide conferences as well as the national stage at the Foundations of Connection Summit, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and the FBI National Training Academy Association Conference (FBINTAA). She is asked to consult with professional associations in her niche of law enforcement mental and relational health. In 2021, Cyndi released her book, Hold the Line: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship which has been recognized by experts in the field as essential reading. In 2020, the American Counseling Association awarded Cyndi the Samuel T Gladding Unsung Heroes Award for her work with first responders and in the counseling field and Texas Counseling Association awarded her the Presidential Award for her continual work and support in the counseling field. As a Law Enforcement Wife, Cyndi founded Code4Couples, a practice aimed at helping first responder couples. She has a passion for helping to Law Enforcement Couples with her personal experience of being married to a Law Enforcement Officer and her professional expertise as a psychotherapist in private practice that works to with individuals and couple to create authentic and intimate lives. Her additional training includes Certification in Critical Incident Stress Management and serving on a CISM team in the DFW area. She was selected by the Office of the Governor to be one of 3 mental health professionals to serve on a statewide work group focusing on Mental Health Access for First Responders in response to Texas HB 1794. Cyndi’s website is www.code4couples.com. Cyndi’s book can be found on Amazon: Hold the Line: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship - Kindle edition by Doyle, Cyndi. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. Visit BreakingBadgeShow.com for further information on the show and fellas. SUICIDE HOTLINE: If you or someone you know is in crisis or distress, please call the Suicide Prevention Hotline: (800) 273-8255. DISCLAIMER: Chad Bruckner and Ryan Chartrand are co-hosts of this show and retired Law Enforcement Officers. They are advocates for mental health. Chad has been trained in various mental health related topics and is a certified peer support officer. However, Chad and Ryan are not a licensed clinicians or medical health professionals. This YouTube channel provides general information and discussions about mental health, wellness, business, financial and related topics. This channel does not provide financial advice or suggestions. The information and other content provided on this channel, or any linked or recommended materials, should never be misconstrued or taken as medical advice. If you or any person watching this channel is in active crisis or needs prompt medical attention, seek professional medical treatment immediately. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay treatment solely based on something you watched on this channel. Ryan is a licensed and bonded financial advisor. Nothing disclosed or referenced on this channel should be considered financial advice. By law, Ryan cannot offer financial advice. Ryan and Chad provide information related to their experiences only.