The Partridge Group

Dr. England has been at it again!

He recently presented at the Post-Traumatic Growth and Su***de Prevention Conference, sharing his knowledge and expertise with other mental health professionals. We are so grateful to have providers like Dr. England who are not only committed to helping clients every day, but who are also actively contributing to conversations that move the mental health field forward!

We are excited to welcome another outstanding addition to our team, Dr. Emily Cnapich!

Dr. Cnapich will be joining us this month at our Sandy office, and we are thrilled to have her as part of our growing team of psychologists. Her expertise, dedication, and passion for helping others make her a wonderful fit for our practice.

Dr. Emily Cnapich is a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with first responders. Prior to joining The Partridge Group, she served as a police psychologist within the San Antonio Police Department, where she provided therapy, critical incident support, evaluations, consultation, and training for sworn personnel and recruits. Her graduate training includes clinical work with the Miami-Dade Police Department Psychological Services Bureau, the STRONG STAR PTSD Research Consortium, and the Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center. Dr. Cnapich has also received specialized training in evidence-based treatments for PTSD and has contributed to research and publications focused on first responder mental health and resilience. She has always felt a calling to work with public safety personnel, and has dedicated her education, training, and career to supporting first responders. Originally from South Florida, Dr. Cnapich now resides in the Salt Lake area. Outside of work, she enjoys fly fishing, hiking, traveling, and spending time in the mountains.

This week, our team had the privilege of attending and presenting at the Utah S.T.I.G.M.A Wellness Conference in Cedar City, Utah. We had the opportunity to speak on trauma response and critical incidents, and the importance of mental health evaluations.

We are incredibly grateful for the involvement and support of Lieutenant Clay Allred with the Utah Highway Patrol and Lieutenant Mike Giles with the St. George Police Department. Their insight, experience, and willingness to participate added tremendous value and applicable information to these important topics.

These discussions matter, and we are proud to be part of the effort to reduce stigma within this community. Thank you to everyone who attended, engaged, Dr. Gilmartin for presenting, Valor Solutions for sponsoring, and Utah S.T.I.G.M.A for hosting. We are looking forward to next year!

We are so proud of our provider, Linda!

Let’s talk about pressure… because if there’s anyone in this room who understands what it does to us, it’s dispatchers.

Our next speaker, Linda, is diving into what happens when our nervous system is pushed to its limits — when the calls stack, the tones drop, and our brains shift into survival mode.

She’s going to walk us through how stress impacts the way we think, communicate, and respond — from tunnel vision and shortened patience… to the way our words can become more reactive than intentional.

But more importantly — she’s here to show us there’s another way.

A way to move from reacting… to responding.
From narrow, high-stress communication… to clarity, awareness, and connection.

Because in this job, we don’t just need to be fast — we need to be effective, grounded, and human.


So get ready to lean in, reflect a little, and maybe even recognize yourself in some of this.

Happy Holidays from all of us here at The Partridge Group!🎄

May your days be filled with moments of peace, connection, and rest, and we’re grateful to be part of your journey.

Big thanks to the Utah Department of Corrections for hosting Mental Health Awareness Day! Our providers Ashley, Dr. England, Aaron, and Linda had great conversations with officers about wellness, support, and the role mental health care plays in overall health.