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Monday, August 31, 2015

Reflections of Respect Seminar: Dr. Tina Brookes

Dr. Tina Brookes has another great seminar!
We have attended several of her seminars over the past 4 years.You will be sitting on the edge of your seats!

Dr. Tina was also the Keynote Speaker last October at the Red Cross Disaster Conference.

Reflections of Respect Seminar
Understanding the Culture of Law Enforcement & Military

With Dr. Tina S. Brookes, Ed.D, LCSW
Bedynamik@gmail.com, 828-438-7295

Seminar Location - Blowing Rock, NC

Who Should Attend: CISM Team Members, Chaplains, and Mental Health
Who Support Law Enforcement and Military Populations
Two 2015 Dates to Choose From:
1. Friday, Aug. 28, 2015
9:00am-4:00pm
2. Friday, Nov. 20, 2015 
9:00am-4:00pm
Class Size Limited to 15
FEE: $150.00
Check payable to Dr. Tina Brookes
Mail to Dr. Tina Brookes, 5100 Blue Sky Dr. Connelly Springs, NC 28612
Please RSVP immediately to Dr. Tina Brookes at bedynamik@gmail.com
Payment in Full Due Two Weeks Prior to Class~Non-Refundable
NOTE: Checks will be Deposited After the Class

Hotel: Comfort Inn, 970 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645. (828) 754-2090
The Reflections of Respect Seminar provides:
  • An Overview of the Responsibilities of Law Enforcement/Military
  • Discussion of Lawful Use of Force
  • Explanation of the Human Stress Response Impact on the Brain and Body
  • Exposure to the Reflective Response Training and Conditioning Experience
  • Opportunity to Discuss & Experience a Shoot/No-Shoot Scenario
  • Opportunity to Experience and Participate in a realistic Deadly Force Scenario
  • Discuss how the "Reflections of Respect Seminar" Enhances Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Support to Law Enforcement & Military
NOTE: The CISM and Human Stress Response sections will be taught by Dr. Tina Brookes. The Law Enforcement and Firearms sections will be instructed and supervised by Mike Longo, Troysgate VP.
NOTE: On Class Day Please Meet at the Comfort Inn, 970 Blowing Rock Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645 at 8:30am sharp! You will be escorted to the range.

NOTE: There is a $25.00 Equipment Rental Fee if you choose to not bring your own weapon and ammunition.
Sincerely,
Dr.Tina Brookes
The Academy - NICRT
theacademy.nicrt@gmail.com
828-438-7295

Dr. Tina Brookes at The 2014 Red Cross Disaster Conference.
Speaking on Pyschological First Aid.
 

Thursday, August 20, 2015

What has God called us to do that is beyond our strength?

My Strength or God's Strength?

A few words on "Strength" from the book of Psalms:

The Lord is my strength and my shield;
    my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,
    and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28:7

The Lord is the strength of his people,
    a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. Psalm 28:8


The Lord gives strength to his people;
    the Lord blesses his people with peace. Psalm 29:11


God’s Call
Just a few questions you may want to ask yourself
What is God calling me to do?  Have I asked Him?
 How does God respond to my objections?

What is my passion?  My Spouse’s
Where do the world’s needs and my passion intersect?
Have I taken the online S.H.A.P.E assessment?
Have I taken the Strengthsfinder 2.0 Assessment to see what my “strengths” are?
Have I taken the IDAK Talent Assessment?
What are my dreams?
What can we do?  (Add spouse’s name if married)
What about interests?
How would I spend my time?
What is important to me?
What can I do that will outlive me?
What experiences have I had that my give me a clue to the above?
What are my gifts?
Am I using my talents, gifts in my local church? If not, why not?
Am I a good steward of my gifts, time, abilities, etc.?
What would I do if I had a million dollars or more?
Do I have enough information or do I have info overload?
Who do I need to contact, email, call?
Do I need some more training in some area?
Are these the correct questions to ask myself? And my spouse if married?

Some excerpts from:  God’s Best for My Life by Lloyd John Ogilvie 
“What are we daring to attempt which could not be accomplished without His strength and intervention? So often we plan our lives around what we could do without Him on our own.  A sure sign that we are in communion with the Lord is that we are attempting what only He can do? Can you identify that in your life?”


A word from The Call by Os Guinness

"Calling is the truth that God calls us to himself so decisively that everything we are, everything we do, and everything we have is invested with a special devotion, dynamism, and direction lived out as a response to his summons and service" P. 29

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