for the ones running on empty
NO DEATH BY POWERPOINT
NO CHECK-THE-BOX WELLNESS
sponsored by southwest Crime Conference
After attending police conferences as The Knife Girl, former switchblade saleswoman Erica Gaines, Founder/CEO of TacMobility, realized that cops weren’t just living out their dream jobs, they were also running their bodies into the ground. Recognizing the physiological need for cops and first responders to recover, she reframed the touchy-feely approach to wellness and developed a tactical wellness training program that police could actually understand…TacMobility.
what is tacmobility?
resiliency training that doesn’t suck.
choose your workshop:
burnout recovery for 1st responders (all jobs)
August 27, 2026 - 8a-5p
This 8-hour comprehensive program focuses on giving first responders the tools they need to identify, manage, and recover from burnout. Led by industry expert Erica Gaines, attendees will develop emotional intelligence, learn to assess their own burnout levels, and practice hands-on mobility techniques to reduce physical and mental stress. With a focus on real-world application, this course provides practical strategies that first responders can use daily to stay resilient and perform at their best.
De-mystify mental health stigmas to increase individual wellness engagement
Face wellness challenges head-on with engaging visuals that explain the neuroscience behind the human threat system: fight or flight.
Peer discussions about real-life policing situations
Interactive role-playing scenarios using cold exposure to re-create Fight or Flight response. Students are guided through practical tools and coping skills for high-stress situations.
Introduction into the Polyvagal Theory and understanding your nervous system.
120 minutes of hands-on mobility techniques that improve mobility, flexibility, mood and isolation.
Follow-Up Resources for students to feel supported and to connect with other law enforcement officers who prioritize wellness.
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Leading Resilient Teams (supervisors & Command)
August 28, 2026 - 8a-4p
Led by police wellness subject matter expert, sociology major and certified trauma yoga teacher Erica Gaines. This 8 hour training is designed to support the unique challenges faced by leaders such as compassion and decision-making fatigue and constant pressure.
By incorporating research along with engaging visuals, we dive into the neuroscience behind stress & leadership, incorporate training aids and, create a strategic plan for a sustainable leadership career.
Apply neuroscience and gain a clear understanding of how stress affects the body and learn how to intercept it early before things escalate.
Practice multiple evidence-based techniques to regulate your nervous system and lower stress. This hands-on training ensures you can effectively apply these skills in high-pressure situations, not just memorize theory.
Develop emotional intelligence and self-awareness through group discussions. Learn to recognize and articulate internal states, apply co-regulation techniques to support teammates, and optimize Heart Rate Variability (HRV).
Create a personalized plan for integrating daily mental and physical wellness routines, balancing professional demands with personal health.
Take control of chronic tension with 120 minutes of mission-specific mobility drills designed to address your group’s unique needs. Attendees walk out of training feeling stronger, more mobile, and ready to face whatever comes next.
