sheepdog + citizen of the world + humanity is my religion + conflict communicator + trying to be a better human being + serves ALL humans Interests, passions, and pursuits include, but are not limited to: ~ The Arts of Law Enforcement and Policing and how these disciplines, if done right, can contribute to social evolution and improved social conditions. ~ Expert trainer in Civil Professionalism, Conflict Communication, and Verbal De-Escalation/Persuasion ~ Healthcare Security Management ~ Anthropology ~ Cross-cultural Studies ~ Disciplines of Self/Other Protection, Aggression Management, Counter-Violence, and Violence Abatement. ~ Graduate of Tony Blauer's Personal Defense Readiness (PDR) Instructor's Program ~ Graduate of Eddie Quinn's The Approach Self Protection Method Instructor's Program ~ Certified Instructor: Verbal Judo (Verbal Judo Institute) ~ Certified Instructor: Verbal Defense and Influence (Vistelar) ~ Certified Instructor: Surviving Verbal Conflict (Dolan Consulting Group) ~ Certified Instructor: Active Killer Defense (Active Killer Defense)