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The stress of being a first responder can be significant, but for BIPOC women, the weight can be even greater. Navigating these spaces requires practicing self-compassion, empathy, and finding joy.
Yoga and mindfulness practices are an easy, cost-effective way to manage stress and avoid exhaustion and burnout. By participating in group classes with Dr. Tracie Keesee, women of color in uniform can find meaningful community around shared experiences as they manage the physical toll of stress and grief on the body.
Dr. Tracie Keesee
A retired 30-year public safety veteran published author, and sought-after adviser, Dr. Tracie Keesee is the co-founder and Senior Vice President of Justice Initiatives at the Center for Policing Equity. She’s also a certified yoga, mindfulness mediation, Mental Health First Aid, and Vishoka meditation practitioner.
Women of color aren’t always shown a level of compassion needed to navigate first responder roles and dynamics. Seeing a need for greater emotional, physical, and structural support, Dr. Keesee felt the need to offer more opportunities through yoga and mindfulness instruction to support the BIPOC female first responder community.