Peer Counseling

IT’S THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS

“So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference.” — Author unknown Each one of us […] Read More »

NOW IS A GOOD TIME

Many of the recovering alcoholics I know are thankful daily that they gained their sobriety when they did. Most drinkers wish they could have sobered up earlier, although they almost […] Read More »

SPIRITUALITY AND DUTY

How does your spirituality influence your duty? Spirituality is a broad concept with room for many perspectives. In general, it includes a sense of connection to something bigger than us. […] Read More »

13 REASONS WHY

Depending on when this article is printed, the Netflix show 13 Reasons Why might be fresh in our minds or just something we Google to remind ourselves. Regardless of the […] Read More »

FAILING TO PLAN

Every Sheriff’s employee knows the dangers of drinking and driving, or at least they know it when they are sober. Yet, it is a frequent occurrence for one of our […] Read More »

Contentment

“…in whatever state I am, to be content…” — Philippians 4:11 The race to a “better” life. The quest for a better position, a better car, a better house, a […] Read More »

UNDERSTANDING CHRO NIC FATIGUE

Did you know that most people in the United States, on average, sleep less than six hours a night? This number may not be astonishing to you because you may […] Read More »

ONE BAD DECISION

All it takes is one bad decision to change your life. This includes taking a chance and drinking more than you should. Given all of the resources that we have, […] Read More »

DEPUTIES: MINISTERS OF GOD?

Joshua, Moses’s lieutenant, exhorted, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9). […] Read More »

PRINCIPLES OF GOOD PARENTING

I recently had lunch with one of my mentors, who’s a seasoned child, adolescent and family psychologist with a local practice. As we began discussing the roller coaster of parenting, […] Read More »