What is relaxation? It is having no aggravations, nothing to irk or bother you. Can alcohol remove aggravations from your life? It does not fix the annoyances but temporarily dulls […] Read More »
Working in a custody facility has always been demanding and dangerous work, with stressors and pressures coming from all sides (inmates, co-workers and supervisors). But working custody at LASD poses […] Read More »
We hear powerful words in the Book of Joshua. God tells Joshua, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will […] Read More »
Chances are you’ve heard the phrase “rock bottom” a time or two in your life. Perhaps you’ve had a friend who hit rock bottom or you have been there yourself. […] Read More »
When a family member is diagnosed with a mental illness, it is common to experience a range of reactions, such as feeling concerned, powerless, frustrated, sad, helpless, ashamed, guilty and/or […] Read More »
Not every drinker who gets into trouble is an alcoholic. Not every alcoholic gets into trouble as a result of their drinking. The book Alcoholics Anonymous describes different types of […] Read More »
There are times in our lives when we may become discouraged in pursuing our hopes or dreams because of someone’s actions or words. Other times, we may become discouraged in […] Read More »
You may know Dr. Kim Telesh from the De-Escalation and Verbal Resolution Training (DeVRT) classes that she facilitates at STARS, but did you know that she was featured on a […] Read More »
The nation’s opioid crisis is “the worst drug crisis in American history,” President Trump declared last fall. “Nobody has seen anything like it.” Indeed, it affects users, families and even […] Read More »
“…that you may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding.” — Colossians 1:9 People think different things when they hear the words “God’s […] Read More »
