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These three laminated posters (a set) are designed to remind staff of key principles that promote Corrections Fulfillment—the ABC’s of Self-care, the importance of the Big 7 Needs, and the essence of Positive Climate Promoters. Sold as sets of three in two sizes (11×17 and 21×36), they can be placed in strategic staff areas, such as offices and break rooms, to help staff remember the basics of self-care and ways to promote a positive workplace climate and culture. *For international orders, please email or call us to confirm shipping costs before placing your order. *For bulk orders, please email or call us for more information. -
The suicide rate of corrections officers has consistently been found to be higher than that of other populations. These posters are designed to affirm choosing life in spite of hardship, and to encourage emotional honesty and shame-free acceptance of vulnerability. *For international orders, please email or call us to confirm shipping costs before placing your order. *For bulk orders, please email or call us for more information. -
These three laminated posters (a set) are designed to remind staff of key principles that promote Resilience—determining to grow in positive ways as the result of hardship, controlling our angry reactions, and managing confrontations constructively. Sold as sets of three in two sizes (11x17 and 21x36), they can be placed in strategic staff areas, such as offices and break rooms, to help staff remember the basics of self-care and ways to promote a positive workplace climate and culture. *For international orders, please email or call us to confirm shipping costs before placing your order. *For bulk orders, please email or call us for more information. -
The 100% polyester 5-panel black cap features white embroidery of Desert Waters’ logo on the front, a pre-curved visor, and an adjustable hook-and-loop closure that provides a snug, comfortable fit. One size fits most. Your donation of $14 will entitle you to one Desert Waters hat (shipping included).- If you donate funds for two hats ($28, shipping included), we’ll also send you a complimentary copy of DWCO’s best-selling book Staying Well: Strategies for Corrections Staff, authored by Caterina Spinaris.
- And if you donate funds for three hats ($42, shipping included), we’ll also send you one complimentary copy of each of DWCO’s books Staying Well: Strategies for Corrections Staff, and More on Staying Well: More Strategies for Corrections Staff, authored by Caterina Spinaris.
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Your donation of $17 will entitle you to one “Correctional Officer Brotherhood and Correctional Officer Prayer” Challenge Coin. These coins make great gifts, and remind staff and their family members that they are not alone in their correctional journey.- If you donate funds for 3 coins ($51), we’ll also send you a complimentary copy of DWCO’s book Passing It Along: Wisdom from Corrections Staff, Volume 1.
- If you donate funds for 5 coins ($85), we’ll also send you one complimentary copy of each of the two volumes of Passing It Along: Wisdom from Corrections Staff.
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Staying Well, More on Staying Well, When Home Becomes a Housing Unit. Regular price for all 3 books: $32.97, bundle price: $22.97, shipping included. *For international orders, please email or call us to confirm shipping costs before placing your order. *For bulk orders, please email or call us for more information. -
Staying Well, More on Staying Well, When Home Becomes a Housing Unit, Passing It Along 1, Passing It Along 2. Regular price for all 3 books: $54.95, bundle price: $39.95, shipping included. *For international orders, please email or call us to confirm shipping costs before placing your order. *For bulk orders, please email or call us for more information. -
Newly Released 3rd Edition – Revised and Expanded If you work or interact in the area of Corrections or know someone that does, this book is not to be missed! *For international orders, please email or call us to confirm shipping costs before placing your order. *For bulk orders, please email or call us for more information. -
“The prior book I authored, ‘Staying Well: Strategies for Corrections Staff,’ aims to increase corrections employees’ awareness of the toll their work can take on them. … This subsequent volume, ‘More on Staying Well: More Strategies for Corrections Staff,’ focuses on attitudes, behaviors and actions that foster wellness, resilience and job fulfillment both individually and as a workforce culture. Topics includes techniques for switching between the mindsets necessary for work and home life, activating the relaxation response, practicing emotional regulation, building positive habits, promoting post-traumatic growth, fostering caring relationships, maintaining professional boundaries, increasing one’s trustworthiness, practicing validation and empathy, and creating positive meaning.” *For international orders, please email or call us to confirm shipping costs before placing your order. *For bulk orders, please email or call us for more information. -
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“When Home Becomes a Housing Unit” is written by a seasoned corrections officer with the intention of helping corrections staff and their family members understand how work can invade their home life, and how simple constructive behaviors can counteract these negative effects. The overall desired outcome from reading this book is positive life change for corrections workers, and increased two-way appreciation and compassion—of staff for their family, and of family members for their corrections employee loved one. *For international orders, please email or call us to confirm shipping costs before placing your order. *For bulk orders, please email or call us for more information. -
The articles in this book were written be seasoned corrections staff. They offer a compilation of basic principles and tips, based on hard-earned experience, for ways to have a successful and satisfying career in correction, as well as a good home life. The ultimate goal of this book is to promote the health and wellness of individual corrections professionals and the health of corrections workplace cultures. *For international orders, please email or call us to confirm shipping costs before placing your order. *For bulk orders, please email or call us for more information.
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Advancing the well-being of correctional staff and their families, and the health of correctional agencies, through data-driven, skill-based training
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431 East Main Street
P.O. Box 355
Florence, CO 81226
Phone: 719-784-4727
If you are experiencing emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline anytime, 24/7, by phone, text, or chat.
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Advancing the well-being of correctional staff and their families, and the health of correctional agencies, through data-driven, skill-based training
Contact Us
431 East Main Street
P.O. Box 355
Florence, CO 81226
Phone: 719-784-4727
If you are experiencing emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline anytime, 24/7, by phone, text, or chat.
Download Our App
Copyright © 2023 | Desert Waters Correctional Outreach | All Rights Reserved
DWCO is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation | EIN 30-0151345
Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions
Photos Copyright T.C. Brown and stock photos | Website by FincelDesign.com