The trauma we experience in our work with child sexual abuse, sexual abuse images and videos, and the sexual exploitation of children, impacts our lives in many ways, including our…

Henry Ford famously said “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – You’re Right” The language and the words we use have a profound impact on our…

Thankful for my time in ICAC… Looking back at my time in ICAC I am thankful for having been associated with such a remarkable program. I was honored to work…

The Science of Gratitude Especially during this time of year, the topics of gratitude and thankfulness are often discussed. When my family hosts Thanksgiving dinner, one of the things we…

Mindfulness Based Holiday Planning I’ve no idea if anyone else experiences this, but I get a bit peeved when I walk into a store looking for Halloween decorations and am…

When I think about the incredibly complex and important topic of suicide prevention, three things immediately come to mind; shame, perception and vulnerability.  Time for some truth-telling on my part,…

SHIFT Wellness Program Teaches Skills and Information that Can Assist with Suicide Prevention for Law Enforcement According to the National Study of Police Suicides1 and the FBI’s Law Enforcement Officers…