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About the Course
In this course, Dr. Mike Pittaro discusses stress, work-life balance, and negative coping strategies and how officers can break those negative cycles. He will explain the negative effects of cortisol and techniques to reduce stress and increase both physical and mental wellness.
Your Instructor
Mike Pittaro
Dr. Mike Pittaro is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice with American Military
University and an adjunct professor with several colleges/universities. Before
pursuing a career in higher education, Dr. Pittaro worked in corrections
administration; served as the executive director of an outpatient drug and alcohol
facility; and served as executive director of a crime prevention agency. He has 32
years of experience and education in criminal justice and continues to serve
internationally as a sought-out author, presenter, and subject matter expert.
Dr. Pittaro holds a PhD in criminal justice, an MPA in public administration, and a
BS in criminal justice. Among his nearly 150 publications, including three book
publications, he is the author of the 2021 book, Pursuing and Navigating a Career in
Criminal Justice and is currently writing, An Introduction to Corrections. His areas of expertise are in corrections, namely correctional leadership, and in providing
education and awareness of suicide among criminal justice professionals. He is a
QPR certified suicide prevention facilitator and has a master’s certification in
emotional intelligence.
He resides in Lower Saucon Township, Pennsylvania with his wife and their 5
children.