Is there anything that beats a good talk with a friend or a loved one? Being able to laugh, share stories, and smile on how the universe has brought you two together.  Now try doing that but with people who you don't like, or people you've never met before, or people who you've sworn as an enemy.  Jared Seide is the Executive Director of Beyond Us and Them. He has designed, piloted and coordinated council-based programs in prisons, assisted living facilities, youth groups and a variety of non-profit, faith-based organizations, social service and law enforcement agencies.  I have people who are very near to me that have been in prison or who are law enforcement officers so this conversation hit home for me. I think we need to explore this more, especially now that Jared's work has biometric proof that it's helpful. Here are some helpful links:  Center for Council’s website, with general information on council-based programs: centerforcouncil.org • New website for Beyond Us & Them: beyondusandthem.org • Information on Jared’s books "Where Compassion Begins" and "Leaving Prison Behind": c4c.link/compassion-book • In-person council training workshops and online Social Connection Councils: c4c.link/trainings • Info on the reentry program and work in prisons: c4c.link/prison-programs • Continuing Education Credits for mental health professionals interested in council: c4c.link/mentalhealth • Video of LAPD officers talking about working with "council huddles": c4c.link/POWER-LAPD • Presentation on compassion training for police officers for IACP officer safety conference: c4c.link/iacp-osw-session • Initial research on council in LE programs, NOT including new biometric data: c4c.link/initial-research Also -  I used my macbook pro mic and I feel like it's not the usual quality that we typically have. Thanks for standing by my side as I figure out the virtual workflow! Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people: Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Joining the Mailing List If you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question then email me: [email protected] Produced by Capture Connection Studios: captureconnectionstudios.com