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Let's face it, relationships are complicated.  But the more you know about yourself and your partner, the easier it is to communicate and navigate conflict. This week, Mike Alexander, Enneagram Six returns along with his wife, Enneagram One, and psychotherapist Cheryl, for a powerful conversation about the dynamics of their relationship and their own journey of healing within their types.  We dig into a few of the challenges they face and learn how figuring out the inner workings of themselves and each other helped salvage their marriage. You don't want to miss this powerful conversation.   ----- ABOUT MIKE  Mike Alexander is a nationally recognized expert in ethics, integrity, leadership development, and coaching. This specialty began and flourished during his 41-year career in law enforcement and has defined the years following his retirement from service. Through the U.S. Department of Justice Community Policing Divisions, the thirty-six (36) Regional Community Policing Institute, the Multi-jurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training Center, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, the Texas Municipal League, the International Law Enforcement Administration, and the Texas Police Chiefs Association, the Carruth Policing Institute, he has traveled the nation training officers and community members on leadership development, ethics and integrity. In 1999, he founded the LION Leadership Institute, with workshops focused on leadership engagement, employee wellness, cost of conflict, psychological safety, emotional intelligence, healthy work environments, and socialization. He is currently working as an adjunct professor and leadership and curriculum development consultant with Austin Community College. Instagram: @thelion_institute LinkedIn: @thelion-organizational-development-instituteTwitter: @LION_Institute  Facebook: @thelion.institute    ABOUT CHERYL Cheryl is a native Texan, born in Waco, Texas, and reared in San Antonio, Texas.  She is the daughter of the late LC and Dorothy Christman. She has one sister, Debbie Grady.  Cheryl lived in San Antonio, Texas, until she graduated from Incarnate Word High School.  After graduating from high school, she attended Southwest Texas State University (now known today as Texas State University) in San Marcos, Texas, where she received her bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a master's degree in School Psychology with a minor in Special Education. She is currently working on her dissertation for the Ph.D. Marriage and Family Counseling program at Northwestern University. She worked 13 years in the law enforcement field as a prison guard, an adult probation officer, and a Texas Youth Commission parole officer. She worked  22 years in the education field … 15 years as a school counselor.  She is currently in private practice as a Christian Licensed Professional Counselor at  Plan C Consultation and Counseling Services.

Show Summary . This by far is one of the most intriguing, impactful, interviews I have ever done. There are so many surprises along the way. You'll want to listen to the whole thing. Check out the pic below to see Jim's dad's old cell mate at Jim's son's wedding. They are holding a picture of Jim's dad. . Jim Buffington is the Chief Operating Officer for Bridges To Life and resides in Grand Prairie, Texas. He is a native Texan and is a graduate of the University of Arkansas with a BSBA degree in Marketing Management. Jim's 30-year business career was in Financial/Legal Services. Jim started volunteering with Bridges To Life in 2004 and then joined the staff as COO in 2016. . Bridges To Life is a restorative justice program which connects communities to prisons to reduce the recidivism rate (particularly that of violent crimes), reduce the number of crime victims, and enhance public safety. Since inception, more than 65,000 men and women have graduated from the faith-based program with the help of over 3,200 volunteers in 16 states and 7 countries. Most recently, the Bridges To Life Self-Study Program received Texas Governor Abbott's Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award for the Most Innovative Program in 2020 in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. . When Jim was 12 years old, his mother was found murdered in the back seat of her car. A year later, his father and two other men were arrested, convicted, and incarcerated for the crime. Jim traveled a long road of pain and betrayal that could have led to a life of bitterness, but instead he chose another path: one of healing and forgiveness. . He volunteers as a Victim Impact Panel Speaker for: Texas Department of Criminal Justice Victim Services, Dallas County Probation, Texas Youth Commission, Dallas County Juvenile Justice Department and Tarrant County Juvenile Services in Fort Worth. . Jim is a Royal Family Kid's camp counselor and is a Board Member for Trinity Kids, Inc., Lillian Smith Family Violence Foundation, Brighter Tomorrows, and One CommunityUSA Pathway's to HOPE reentry program. He volunteers with Bill Glass Prison Ministry, Prison Entrepreneurship Program, and is an active member of Fielder Church in Arlington, Texas. . Jim received the Texas Governor's Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Pathfinder Award for his contributions to the welfare of crime victims in 2019, the Texas Governor's Criminal Justice Carol S. Vance Volunteer of the Year Service Award in 2008, and the Dallas Cowboys Community Quarterback Award for Volunteer Service in 2007. . Jim and his wife, Marilyn, who is an Arlington ISD elementary special education school teacher, have one son, Bryce, who is also a Bridges To Life volunteer.  . Resources Mentioned in the Show: . Watch the Forgiven Felons Documentary: https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/7abf5e84134e54a394b5b42544c08caa/forgiven-felons/season-1 . Watch the documentary Jim and his brothers are in: https://www.shalomworld.org/episode/forgiving-their-mothers-murderer . Watch video about Bridges To Life: https://www.shalomworld.org/episode/when-were-you-in-prison-lord-bridges-to-life . Bridges To Life website: http://www.bridgestolife.org/ . Bridges To Life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bridgestolife . Bridges To Life LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bridges-to-life . Our Sponsor's Information: RP Media, robprice6@gmail.com 214-354-6364 Tell them you heard it here. . How to get more involved with Forgiven Felons: . Leave a review and subscribe on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/background-check-podcast/id1515831127 . Learn about our Future Plans: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/future-plans . Give to our organization: https://www.forgivenfelons.org/support . Follow Forgiven Felons on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Hello Friends, Welcome back to another episode of the D.W.E.L.L. Podcast. We are so thankful and grateful that you have joined us today! On today's Real Talk episode we welcome our special guest, Jennifer Wood, to the conversation. Jennifer graduated from East Texas Baptist University in May 2000 with a BA in Psychology. In the fall of 2000, she moved to Monroe, LA to attend The University of Louisiana at Monroe. In 2002, she graduated with a MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. After college, Jennifer worked with the Texas Youth Commission and with Adult, Child, and Family Counseling. In June 2006, she became a Licensed Professional Counselor, and since that time, she has worked in various settings to provide counseling to adult, families, and children for, but not limited to, marriage and family issues, play and art therapy, eating disorders, grief and bereavement, anxiety, depression, and spiritual issues. Jennifer feels a true heart calling from the Lord to work with those who are hurting and in need. She believes that we are created to fellowship with the Lord, and the only way to experience a life of joy is through a personal and growing relationship with God through Jesus Christ. Jennifer and her husband have been married for almost 18 years. They have 2 sons and live in Tyler, Texas. If you are looking for a safe place to experience Christian counseling as well as whole health therapeutic services The Bridge is a great place to begin. You can meet their team as well as see a list of all of the services they provide at www.thebridgetherapy.com. As always we invite you to connect with the D.W.E.L.L. team through: Facebook: @DWELLMINISTRY1 Instrgram : @d_w_e_l_l_ Our Website: www.dwellministry.com We love you and will see you next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dwelldaily/message

Our guest says that to adapt to the changes taking place in the world parents need to change the way we think about educating our teens. In this segment we discuss three areas where we need to completely shift our thinking. Joel Barker began his work in 1975 after spending a year on fellowship meeting and working with visionary thinkers in both North America and Europe. His book on paradigms, Future Edge, published in 1992, was listed as one of the most influential books of that year. Ugo Uche is a Licensed Professional Counselor working with juveniles with the Texas Youth Commission, and currently with In Balance Ranch Academy.

Are today's teens more self-centered than past generations? How do you know if a teen is overly self-absorbed? Is it just a passing developmental stage or a troubling condition we need to address? What are the implications of extreme focus on self in young people? If you've struggled with a teen who thinks life is all about them, you'll want to tune in to this segment for understanding and help. W. Keith Campbell, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and author of The Narcissism Epidemic: Living in the Age of Entitlement (with Jean Twenge). Ugo Uche is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the state of Arizona. His experience in the field of counseling has been through his work with juveniles with the Texas Youth Commission, and currently with In Balance Ranch Academy.

In the past a sedentary lifestyle was something routinely associated with middle aged and older adults. Today, teens are increasingly less active and manifesting may of the maladies of inactivity-- obesity, poor health, depression. In this segment we look at what's driving the inactivity and how to get teen up and active. Nicolas Stettler, MD, MSCE, is Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Epidemiology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Ugo Uche, blogger and a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes with adolescents and young adults in his practice. His experience in the field of counseling has been through his work with juveniles with the Texas Youth Commission, and currently with In Balance Ranch Academy, a therapeutic boarding school.

Now Gov. Perry is off to Dubai! Outrageous UPDATE by: Branded Brazoria link Did I miss something? When exactly did Dubai and Texas become such buddies we seem to be on a corporation and politicians exchange program? While I like Dubai, especially their indoor snow skiing center, in the desert, what exactly is Governor Perry doing going while in the midst of a very important legislative session? Seriously, it's not like the Texas Legislator is in session for long drawn out periods of time, but ol' Perfect Hair has taken his wife and a couple of aides for a week long trip around the Persian Gulf. Breaking News!! TYC Juvenile Sex Scandal ousts TYC Board's Resignation by: refinish69 link I guess they had to wait till Perry was out of town so he didn't have to answer any questions. TYC Board Resigns After Approving Rehabilitation Plan Board members of the state's troubled youth prison system resigned en masse Friday. The members of the Texas Youth Commission board acted after recommending a system-wide rehabilitation plan. That calls for stricter inmate supervision and new procedures for reporting and investigating sex abuse allegations. Media Matters Sunday Campaign Deserves Your Attention by: krazypuppy link On our left bar, you'll find an advertisement for what I call Media Matters Take Back Sunday campaign. Instead of linking here, I ask you to click the advertisement since it helps TexaKaos.com out. The campaign is based off their report which found that news programs on Sunday still favor Republicans and rightwing viewpoints despite the 2006 election results. Sunday news shows, despite the relatively small audience, set up the news cycle for the week and greatly influence the frame for Americans who watch and drive the news. Introducing the Man Who Will Beat John Cornyn by: boadicea link From the diaries. Richard Morrison ran one of the strongest netroots campaigns in the 2004 cycle against Tom DeLay. He's having some password troubles, so I'm posting this on his behalf. Boadicea In 2004, when I challenged Tom Delay at the height of his power, it was seen as a fool's errand. The Majority Leader of the House was considered unassailable. I and my campaign team assailed him nonetheless, because it was a job that needed doing. When we held him to 55%, it was clear that Fortress Delay had more than a few cracks. In 2008, we have another job that needs doing. Time to replace John Cornyn in the Senate. And Cornyn's numbers show him to be vulnerable to a strong, people-powered candidate from the Democratic side. Is there such a candidate? I believe there is. I'm asking you to help me draft him into the service of his state and his country once again. My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-fdd832855fb3325e53d9375c8f3cd57f}