Peer Counseling

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

We are all in this together is much more than a simple or ordinary phrase. It expresses a truth that affects all of us. We are brought into life from […] Read More »

ALCOHOL AND STRESS

Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? Have you created a bucket list for the year? What about deciding to take part in a challenge? We have a challenge that […] Read More »

A TIME OF STRENGTH

For several in our Department, the year 2020 has been filled with both personal and professional challenges. We have mourned the loss of several of those closest to us. We […] Read More »

PRAYER WARRIORS EVERYWHERE

Dear Heavenly Father, We come to you in the name of the Creator. We ask you, Lord, to send your angels to protect all those who compose the LASD, that […] Read More »

ALCOHOL AND STRESS

An occasional drink of alcohol is no reason for concern. However, like electricity and water, certain things do not mix well. Alcohol and stress are two such things, as they […] Read More »

BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO

The title of Neil Sedaka’s 1960 hit song perfectly captures how difficult and challenging it can be to end a relationship, as well as to adaptively grieve/mourn its end. Painful […] Read More »

DANGERS OF ALCOHOL

Say the word “deputy” and notice what comes to mind. One of the most familiar images is someone strong, standing between innocence and danger. We in law enforcement face so […] Read More »

LEAVING A LEGACY

The Stanford School of Business has students complete an exercise that offers an opportunity to examine personal impact, accomplishments and identity. The simple activity is composed of several questions designed […] Read More »