This work is hard. You show up for survivors, witnesses, and victims on their worst days — and you do it with grace, professionalism, and a dog by your side. But who shows up for you?
In this facilitated group discussion, Katie Gray — founder of the Empowered Heart Foundation and a passionate advocate for handler wellness — creates a space for honest conversation about the emotional weight of this work and the self-care practices that make it sustainable. Drawing on her expertise and the lived experience in the room, Katie will guide participants through a candid exploration of what it means to care for yourself so you can continue to care for others.
This is not a lecture. It is a conversation — one where the collective wisdom and experience of handlers in the room is as valuable as anything on the agenda. Come ready to connect, share, and leave with something real to carry forward.
