Shining Light
On The Dark Corners
AEQUAM SERVAE MENTEM • KEEP THE MIND CALM
Meet The Founder
Pete DePrez
“Training your breath is more important than training with your weapon. You will not perform well in a real life scenario if you are not prepared to breathe.”
Pete began his career in Search and Rescue for San Miguel County in 2009. He joined San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office in Corrections and Communications/Dispatch in 2013, then Patrol in 2014. He transferred to Garfield County Sheriff’s Office in 2016 where he worked in Patrol, SWAT, Field Training Officer and Firearms Instructor. Pete left law enforcement in 2020, after receiving a PTSD diagnosis. Pete utilized the methods he teaches now to heal his own injuries.
Meet The Founder
Pete DePrez
“Training your breath is more important than training with your weapon. You will not perform well in a real life scenario if you are not prepared to breathe.”
Pete began his career in Search and Rescue for San Miguel County in 2009. He joined San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office in Corrections and Communications/Dispatch in 2013, then Patrol in 2014. He transferred to Garfield County Sheriff’s Office in 2016 where he worked in Patrol, SWAT, Field Training Officer and Firearms Instructor. Pete left law enforcement in 2020, after receiving a PTSD diagnosis. Pete utilized the methods he teaches now to heal his own injuries.
The ASM Foundation
The ASM Foundation works with departments/agencies to train and educate through speaking engagements/presentations/seminars — designed for entire agencies, train-the-trainer workshops (10-15 people), certifications, and advising agencies on continuation planning.
“Today was, hands down, the most valuable, relevant, and well presented training course that I have EVER been lucky enough to attend. Thank you for doing what you do and being so passionate about helping an old dog like me feel like myself again.” – Nick
Positive Effects
Longevity and Retention
Personal Performance
Reduced Disability Claims
and more…
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Healing Heroes: A Journey from Law Enforcement to Recovery
The Problem
Within the First Responder and Military/Veteran community mental illness and suicide rates are at an all-time high.
Prolonged stress, shift work and blast trauma all contribute to neural inflammation and central nervous system (CNS) dysfunction. These injuries trigger symptoms of mental illness.
Insomnia, depression, irritability, cognitive impairment, tinnitus, and anxiety all create liabilities within our capacity to function in a high-stress environment.
The Solution
Scientifically proven techniques for lowering inflammation within the brain and body, coupled with practices to regulate the CNS and maintain a state of emotional homeostasis.
The Practices
Breathwork
Hot/Cold Exposure
Diet/Supplementation/Gut Microbiome
Exercise
PT/Mobility/Yoga
Gratitude Practice
Journaling
The Class
Pete’s ‘Knuckledragger’s Guide To Stress Tolerance‘ offers agencies an opportunity to get ahead of the mental illness issues plaguing our community. One day lectures, retreats and individual coaching are available.