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Tiffanie Ritenour Herring PUBLISHES A NEW BOOK

BY CHRISTINA RUOTOLO

Tiffanie Ritenour Herring is a crisis intervention team coordinator who has just published “Simply Deescalate,” a book that serves as an easy-touse guide for de-escalating a crisis situation. CIT is a nationally recognized 40-hour training which focuses on mental health, crisis intervention, de-escalation and jail-diversion for law enforcement and other first responders. Herring is also a volunteer and advocate for NAMI Pitt County (National Alliance on Mental Illness). She is a graduate of East Carolina University where she studied both Interpersonal/Organizational Communication and Criminal Justice. Herring has worked in the criminal justice field for more than 15 years with agencies including the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office, North Carolina Department of Public Safety, and the Governor’s Crime Commission.

“Simply Deescalate” focuses on effective communication, a skill that may come easily to some but can be challenging for others, especially in high-conflict or crisis situations. Possessing such skills can assist people on the job or in their personal lives.

Life is not short of challenges. We never know when we will need to be there to help someone when something goes wrong or when life gets difficult. During your read, you will learn how to master techniques ranging from non-verbal communication to active listening and empathy. All of these skills, specifically when used together, can help successfully and safely resolve conflict.

The book also discusses self-care because seeing others hurt or struggle can take a toll on your mental and emotional well-being. Exploring the importance of managing your own emotions is especially important when you work in the business of people.

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Her - Magazine March 2022