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Staying Well – Strategies For Corrections Staff

Newly Released 2nd Edition – Revised and Expanded

The words above introduce Dr. Spinaris’ groundbreaking book “Staying Well: Strategies for Corrections Staff”. If you work or interact in the area of Corrections or know someone that does, this book is not to be missed!

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Book Sections: 1. The Toll of the Job 2. Corrections Fatigue 3. Taking Your Life Back 4. Professional Boundaries 5. Families in Corrections 6. Psychological Trauma 7. Depression 8. Moral Injury 9. Substance Abuse 10. Corrections Staff Suicide 11. A Spiritual Solution 12. Moving forward

Passing it Along: Wisdom from Corrections Staff – Volume 1

A student from last semester was in a quandary. He hated the negative media portrayals (of corrections staff). In December I gave him your book … to balance out the negativity…. He called it a book that all students should read. Normally poker-faced, this military veteran turned student was absolutely animated.

–Joe Bouchard, Corrections Instructor and Author

Desert Waters Correctional Outreach

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–Joe Bouchard, Corrections Instructor and Author

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This booklet provides real life experiences from folks who have walked in your shoes and truly get what you do. I believe the experiences shared here can be of benefit for staff just starting on their correctional journey, and also serve as a reminder for staff who have done their time.

—Pamela J Ploughe, Warden (Retired), Colorado Department of Corrections

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2016-05-23T15:09:19-06:00

—Pamela J Ploughe, Warden (Retired), Colorado Department of Corrections

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A great book, full of valuable insights and useful information. A must read for new and experienced correctional professionals alike.

—Lt. Brent Parker, Fremont County Sheriff's Office; Colorado Department of Corrections (retired)

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2016-05-23T15:11:08-06:00

—Lt. Brent Parker, Fremont County Sheriff's Office; Colorado Department of Corrections (retired)

A great book, full of valuable insights and useful information. A must read for new and experienced correctional professionals alike.

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This volume tells the frank truth about “criminal justice,” and I do not mean the “PC” version, but the honest, day to day life of loyal, dedicated, selfless professionals who serve and protect our society.... The application of this information from the newbie to the seasoned veteran can help promote healthy public safety for the inmates, personnel, and the society at large.

—Ron Sands, LMHC, CEAP, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (retired)

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2016-05-23T15:12:06-06:00

—Ron Sands, LMHC, CEAP, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (retired)

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For those who walk the walk and complete the circle of law enforcement that lies deep within the shadows: these articles are written for you. They are written by front line warriors who have shared in our battle, both mentally and physically. And within these articles we find some rarely spoken truth about our profession.

—Anthony Gangi, host of Tier Talk and Corrections One columnist

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2016-05-23T15:14:06-06:00

—Anthony Gangi, host of Tier Talk and Corrections One columnist

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Book Chapters: 1. How It All Began 2. New Officer on the Block 3. Presence 4. Doing the Right Thing 5. I Stand Corrected 6. Being an Encourager 7. Swimming in the Cesspool 8. Two Paths to Correctional Fatigue 9. Path to Self-care 10. One Year Smoke Free! 11. Emergency Preparedness for the Heart 12. Cut or Culled from the Heard 13. A Solid Partner 14. Down Time 15. What’s Better About Me as a Person as a Result of Working in Corrections? 16. Of What Qualities Are Effective Corrections Staff Comprised? 17. In Closing

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Workbook: Processing Corrections Work

This unique workbook, entitled “Processing Corrections Work: A Workbook to Combat Corrections Fatigue and Increase Corrections Fulfillment,” by Caterina Spinaris and Gregory Morton, was first published by Desert Waters in 2011, and revised in 2012 and again in 2013. This 154-page, hard-copy product is specifically designed for corrections professionals, and is based on the course “From Corrections Fatigue to Fulfillment™” (CF2F). After reviewing strategic course content, the text guides staff through the processing of both the negative and positive aspects of corrections work on a daily basis. The workbook also helps them come up with positive, wellness-boosting strategies both professionally and personally. Multiple-choice and other types of questions are repeated for each workday/shift, for a total of 14 days. Staff can write in their responses over 14 consecutive days or less frequently as they choose. Aesthetically pleasing and clearly laid out, the workbook reinforces key principles of the CF2F material through the pinpointing of successes and concerns, and through the selection of solutions and wellness-promoting behaviors. As such it can easily serve as a follow-up tool for staff to use after completing CF2F coursework in order to reinforce wellness-promoting habits and solidify gains in positive behaviors in both their personal and professional lives. And since the workbook is a stand-alone product, it can also benefit corrections staff who have not yet taken the CF2F course. Additionally, sharing this workbook with family members and close friends can improve dialogue and two-way supportive behaviors in corrections staff’s significant relationships. The workbook is expected to be released as an e-book in 2017.

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