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Fighting Fair, Part I
I argue very well. Ask any of my remaining friends. I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign of their great respect, they don't even invite me.    - Dave Barry It is inevitable.  All couples are bound to experience conflict from time to time, despite their best intentions to fairly and calmly resolve differences.  And no matter how accommodating and easygoing they are – or think themselves...
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  • Fighting Fair, Part I

    Conflict is inevitable in even the healthiest of relationships, and sometimes you are going to fight. The trick is to fight fairly, lovingly, and supportively… even when you both just KNOW you are right.

    Article • June 5th, 2013

  • School-to-Prison Pipeline For Juveniles

    Zero-tolerance policies and standardized testing have changed the way schools discipline students. There are programs designed to help plug the flow of children being pushed out of the classroom and into the courtroom.

    Article • May 29th, 2013

  • Forsaking All Others, Part II

    If both of you are committed to each other first, your relationship will be on solid ground and there will be room for other things. Being in a relationship requires sacrifice - from both partners - just always remember to bring the marriage to the...

    Article • May 6th, 2013

  • To Forsake All Others, Pt I

    What desires are you ready to forsake for the good of your partner - and your relationship?

    Article • April 5th, 2013

  • Due Process and Mental Health

    When youth find themselves in the justice system, they often face required, often court-ordered, mental health evaluations. Unfortunately, and justifiably so, many youths are being advised to not complete these evaluations due to self-incrimination...

    Article • April 1st, 2013

  • Beyond "We versus I" to becoming ONE

    Being successful in your relationship is about more than just being good partners; it is about becoming one with each other. It’s about becoming best friends.

    Article • March 22nd, 2013

  • Benefits of mentoring programs

    Decreasing drop-outs. Increasing school attendance and academic success. Decreasing drug and alcohol use. Increasing trust, report and building quality relationships. These are all things that being involved in an evidence-based mentoring program can...

    Article • March 4th, 2013

  • The Concept of WE versus I

    Learning to think in terms of “WE” rather than simply “I” is one of the essential skills successful couples possess. To do so means overcoming our natural self-motivation, but it also means a lifetime of rewards if you can. Focusing on the...

    Article • February 21st, 2013

  • Family Impact of OIS

    When an officer has to shoot someone in the line of duty, it’s not just another day in the life. The officer is affected, as well as his or her family. In my experience, you never look at your significant other quite the same way after they take the...

    Article • July 18th, 2012

  • Communicating with Children

    From babies to teenagers, officers handle situations involving children all the time. In each stage of development, children need something a little different from law enforcement to help negate the negative and potentially add a positive experience...

    Article • July 3rd, 2012

  • Turning IT Off

    Officers are trained to take control and view acts of defiance as life-threatening. So, what do you do when you’re looking at an angry rebellious face in front of you…and it’s your child?

    Article • May 9th, 2012

  • Are You 'Doing' Christmas?

    In the final analysis, it's all about saving (and improving during the holiday season) just one life.

    Article • December 7th, 2010

  • Taking On Low Morale

    Low morale is an age old problem. Are you willing to accept the challenge of facilitating improved morale? It starts with you.

    Article • January 19th, 2011

  • Never Too Buff

    The quest for the ideal lean and mean body can lead to an obsession/preoccupation that is disabling, dangerous and deadly.

    Article • January 12th, 2011

  • Married to a Cop

    I've never heard of a trash collector's wife listening as her stone-faced husband tells the story of pulling a 4 year old out of the mud after being run over by her father's tractor, her mother standing wailing beside him. A trash collector's wife...

    Article • January 11th, 2011

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