SPEAKING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT

Mental Health Training & Keynotes for Texas Law Enforcement

Trauma-informed strategies for officers, school resource officers, and the families who stand behind them, from a mental health professional who is also a law enforcement wife.

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For officers, SROs, agencies, and their families

Dr. Duer is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a proud law enforcement wife. Together with her husband, she frequently presents on mental health and wellness within the law enforcement community, bringing both professional expertise and a family's view of the job. She has keynoted the Texas Association of School Resource Officers' Annual School Safety Conference three times and spoken at the National Association of School Resource Officers conference.

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Her presentations explore a wide range of topics, from the lasting impact of the job on officers and their families to practical strategies agencies can implement to support wellness. For School Resource Officers (SROs), she focuses on strengthening collaboration between law enforcement and school counselors and equipping officers with trauma-informed strategies to build safer schools and prevent school violence.

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Talks for law enforcement audiences

The Hidden Toll: Surviving Law Enforcement

This presentation explores the lasting impact of law enforcement on officers and their families, highlighting the hidden toll of the job over time. Participants will learn practical, trauma-informed strategies to protect their well-being, build resilience, and sustain a life worth coming home to.

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The Odd Couple: When Cops and Counselors Combine Forces

School safety is strongest when cops and counselors work together. This presentation explores practical strategies for building effective partnerships between law enforcement and school mental health professionals to support student well-being and create safer school environments.

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Increasing Our Impact: Trauma-Informed Strategies to Prevent School Violence

This presentation provides an overview of trauma, the pathway to violence, and how trauma-informed strategies can help prevent school violence. Designed for school safety teams and School Resource Officers (SROs), participants will explore practical approaches to recognizing warning signs, strengthening relationships, and creating safer school environments.

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When the Future Doesn't Look So Bright: Trauma, Secondary Traumatic Stress and Self-Care

Repeated exposure to other people’s trauma can take a lasting toll on our emotional and mental well-being. This session explores secondary trauma, how it affects us over time, and practical strategies to process what we carry, restore balance, and build resilience.

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Every talk can be delivered as a keynote, a breakout session, a half-day or full-day workshop, or staff training. Virtual sessions are available for shorter talks when travel isn't practical.

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Where Dr. Duer has spoken to law enforcement

• Texas Association of School Resource Officers (TASRO): Annual School Safety Conference keynote (2023, 2024, 2026)

• TASRO Fall Safety Summit (2024)

• National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) Conference (2025)

• Correctional Management Institute Mental Health Conference (2024)

• Region 6 ESC School Safety Conference (2024, 2026)

• Montgomery County Crisis Collaborative

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What attendees say

“Her presentation truly resonated with our group, and she handled the subject matter with such clarity and insight.”
— Event attendee

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“This should be taught to police departments around Texas. I know a lot of Cops, wives, and even their children who would benefit.”
— TASRO attendee, “The Hidden Toll: Surviving Law Enforcement”

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“More officers need this presentation everywhere!! We need more presenters like this.”
— TASRO attendee, “The Hidden Toll: Surviving Law Enforcement”

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“Tremendous speaker and serious subject matter! Wish this had entered LE a long time ago.”
— TASRO attendee, “The Hidden Toll: Surviving Law Enforcement”

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“Great speaker with a fresh take on officer mental health.”
— TASRO attendee, “The Hidden Toll: Surviving Law Enforcement”

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“Great information and very helpful for new SROs who might not have the information and knowledge to know what resources they have available to them.”
— TASRO attendee, “Increasing Our Impact: Trauma-Informed Strategies to Prevent School Violence”

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Why Dr. Duer

She knows the job from both sides of the table: as a mental health professional and as part of a law enforcement family. That combination is a big part of why TASRO has invited her back to keynote three times.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is this for?

Patrol officers, school resource officers, correctional staff, supervisors, peer support teams, and law enforcement families.

Do you present with your husband?

Dr. Duer frequently presents together with her husband on mental health and wellness within the law enforcement community.

Is this TCOLE-credited training?

Dr. Duer can provide the information your agency's TCOLE training coordinator needs to award training hours.

How much does it cost?

Keynote engagements begin at $1,500. Fees vary with the event, audience, travel and scope; contact Dr. Duer to discuss your budget.

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Bring Dr. Duer to your agency or conference

Tell Dr. Duer about your event, audience, and dates. Keynote engagements begin at $1,500; fees vary with the event, audience, travel, and scope, and she is happy to talk through budget options.