Peer Counseling

Unexpected Gifts

Thinking back over the course of the last year and a half, I have been struck by the unprecedented times in which we currently find ourselves. As a result of […] Read More »

PATHWAYS TO SOBRIETY

There are many reasons you might be reading this article. It may be that you are already working on your sobriety and wonder if this article is going to get […] Read More »

FRIENDSHIP FUELS THE FLAMES

Friendship fuels the flames of romance because it offers the best protection against feeling adversarial toward your partner.” — Dr. John Gottman Over the last 16 months, we have found […] Read More »

LISTENING AS SERVICE

Chaplains must remain open to whatever communication skills will best address someone’s needs and anxieties. I’ve learned that being a good leader means being a good listener. This often requires […] Read More »

DRIVING AFTER DRINKING

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every day, about 28 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes. That is one person every 52 minutes. In […] Read More »

WHO AM I?

Who am I?” This is a question most of us wonder about at some point in life. Who we are — our identity — reveals our values, our personality. These […] Read More »

HOW DO YOU VALUE YOURSELF?

A famous author named Ayn Rand wrote that “The man who does not value himself, cannot value anything or anyone.” She encouraged “selfishness” as a pathway to happiness by pursuing […] Read More »

The Chaplain’s Notebook

LIFE’S TRAILS… During a recent trail run, I tripped over a rock and fell to the ground. It was not my finest moment, and I was really glad nobody else […] Read More »