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Almost everything is evidence-based these days. Rarely do I come across a training program that’s been validated. Why? Because research is time consuming, expensive, and frankly, difficult. Last year, the New Little Hoover Commission released a report advocating for police agencies to require validation, or proof of efficacy, for training courses. We couldn’t agree more.…

I love that administrators are acting on the need for culture change. The public safety community as a whole faces backlash for the bad behavior of the few, but I can’t necessarily fault the citizenry for their pushback. When we recruit people into public service, we are looking for specific psychological skills. These skills are…

Traditional wellness training programs are either (1) intended to temporarily motivate you to feel hopeful or (2) focused on “mental health” awareness. Taking a whole-life approach means flipping the script away from a deficit model and prioritizing the whole person. Navigating Adversity builds healthy individuals who reflect a thriving organizational culture. The whole-person is much…

Baby Boomers took jobs for one primary reason: to make money. When they interviewed, they came prepared to answer the question, “What do you bring to our company that’s worth hiring you for?” Today’s candidate is different. Young professionals today have a new perspective. “What can your organization do for me?” You see, they’re looking…

To enroll your team into the Navigating Adversity self-care course, simply email me a roster with their names and email addresses. It’s that easy! Depending on the size of your workforce and their schedule, we’ll create rolling start dates to ensure that everyone receives the course in a timely fashion. Our cadre of mentors is…