Peer Counseling

TRIAD OF CARE

It is exciting and comforting to know that we are not required to live our lives alone. The “impacts” of the events of life can feel like the intense shake […] Read More »

WHAT’S YOUR RELATIONSHIP LIKE?

Over the years, we have all seen hardworking, dedicated deputies lose their enthusiasm for the job. They find that the job has lost some of its spark, and it’s just […] Read More »

WHAT IS SPIRITUALITY?

The term “spirituality” gets thrown around quite a bit, although it lacks a universally accepted definition. I am going to discuss some of what I’ve learned about that term in […] Read More »

AT WHAT COST?

Every day, law enforcement officers and deputies arrest people for driving under the influence of alcohol. That individual gets put through the process of being booked, going to court for […] Read More »

LEADERS LEARN TO LISTEN

The quote “Leaders are born, not made” is a disastrous statement. Leaders are developed over time with life experience and training in their field of choice. When we make mistakes, […] Read More »

Good Grief…

“Every time we make the decision to love someone, we open ourselves to great suffering, because those we most love cause us not only great joy but also great pain. […] Read More »

ROCK BOTTOM

Many of the recovering alcoholics I know thank their lucky stars daily that they gained their sobriety when they did. Even still, most of them wish they had sobered up […] Read More »

WHY IS THIS HAPPENING?

Imagine this scenario: You’re working a ton, yet somehow money is still tight. Your spouse is constantly on your case, so you’re arguing all the time. As a result, you’re […] Read More »