David & Karen,
Thank you for providing your “Martial Arts for the Mind” resiliency training to our department. Police officers are one of the toughest audiences you’ll find anywhere. You really connected with their realities with the stories and examples.
I was pleased at how receptive everyone was. This was a great success, and I think at least half the people in the room really took something away that could change their lives.
This training came at an important time. I wanted to put a real focus on wellness and stress management for my people. I appreciate the challenges people are facing at work and at home, and I know the value of what you teach, first-hand.
A few years ago, I wrote an article for Law and Order on “Solutions to the Stress of Technology,” and found your book a great read, and a helpful resource for that piece.
We don’t usually have resources to bring this kind of program to our people, but thanks to some impoundment funds that became available, we were able to. It’s the best use of those funds that I could imagine.
Sincerely,
Kevin Burke, Chief
Healdsburg Police Department
Healdsburg, CA (received by email)