First Responder
Spouse Book Club

A little reading.
A real connection.

You support someone who serves. This is a space for you, too. Join Jill Peeler, LMFT, for honest conversation and connection with other first responder spouses.

We meet online, with the possibility of meeting in person if the group prefers.

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JANUARY 12 – MARCH 2, 2027 · EIGHT TUESDAYS · PACIFIC TIME

Find your circle

I Love a Cop

Tuesdays · 6:00–7:00 PM
By Ellen Kirschman

$50 for all eight weeks + your book.
The first group welcomes 10 spouses. Additional interested spouses join the waiting list.

I Love a Firefighter

Tuesdays · 7:15–8:15 PM
By Ellen Kirschman

Explore the impact of the fire service on home life, communication, and your own well-being. Contact Jill for registration details.

Pick up your book at Jill’s office, or request shipping for an additional cost. Jill will confirm shipping costs and any in-person arrangements before you commit.

Meeting dates: January 12, 19, 26 · February 2, 9, 16, 23 · March 2.

Connection with a purpose

All proceeds support the scholarship Jill started for the West Coast Trauma Retreat, where she volunteers as a clinician. Jill has purchased 50 books across both titles to help launch these conversations.

Eight weeks of meaningful conversation

Our proposed I Love a Cop reading plan uses the third edition. Jill will confirm assignments for your group’s edition.

01 · Finding common ground
Chapters 1–2: meet the group, share hopes, and explore being “married to the job.”

02 · Understanding the work
Chapters 3–4: police culture, expectations, and how work comes home.

03 · Changing together
Chapters 5–6: career stages, pressure, and protecting connection.

04 · When hard calls linger
Chapters 7–8: trauma, recovery, and caring for yourself while supporting a partner.

05 · Caring for the family
Chapters 9–10: partners, children, communication, and support at home.

06 · Knowing when to get help
Chapters 11–12: relationship safety, substance use, suicide concerns, and where to turn.

07 · Your support network
Chapters 13–15: getting help, different family experiences, and two-service households.

08 · What we carry forward
Chapter 16 and reflection: celebrate connection and plan for continued support.

A welcoming space, every week

A check-in, guided discussion, practical takeaways, and time to connect. Guest speakers may join, depending on availability. Sharing is always optional.

This is an educational book club, not group therapy.

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Join the interest list below. Jill will follow up personally with availability and next steps. Submitting the form does not reserve a seat or collect payment.