Christmas Time in Prison

Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year for most people! There are family get-togethers, shopping, vacations, and so much more! Christmas is also one of the hardest times of the year for people. Their family might be celebrating Christmas in a prison visiting room, grieving the loss of a loved one,…

December 8, 20220Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Activities Family Mental Health

Getting back in a routine

The summer is ending, schools are beginning, and the cold weather is making its annual return. With the change in seasons, it’s time to get back into a more structured routine. Many times, routines may seem boring and rigid. Especially if you have kids. Children are not fans of set bedtimes, wake up time,…

August 30, 20220Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Happy couple, Love, Respect, trustworthy, trust

Family

How to build trust in a relationship

Have you ever met someone who has lost all hope in finding true love? They are in and out of relationships, what seems like every weekend. They can’t seem to be happy with someone, so they never fully commit. And when asked if they have ever been in a committed relationship, their answer is always…

August 15, 20220Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Activities Family Holiday

Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Why is it that dads are the hardest people to shop for? Whenever you ask what they want for Father’s Day, the answer is always, “nothing.” But you and I both know that they would like something, they just do not want us spending our money on them.

June 13, 20220Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Activities Family Prison

Drum Lessons in Prison

Growing up I’ve heard stories of how great of a drummer my dad was and still is. In our toy room, my dad had his drums setup and I can remember hitting them thinking that I was making music and not just noise. I loved the loudness and just how freeing it was to hit…

January 27, 20220Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Family

The American Correctional Association Conference

Last week we attended the American Correctional Association conference designed to help correctional facilities improve the justice system. A little history about the ACA, it was founded in 1870 as the National Prison Association, in 1954 the name was changed to the American Correctional Association (ACA). The ACA is the oldest association developed specifically for…

August 18, 20210Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Family Mental Health Prison

Self-Growth During Incarceration

Before dad went to prison he was not focused on mental health, physical health, or relationship health. When we share our story he is the first to say “ I used to be a lame”. But while he was incarcerated his mindset shifted. He knew that in order for us to make it through…

June 11, 20210Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Family Mental Health Prison

The Pain of a Parent in Prison

It’s hard to imagine what my life could’ve been like if my dad was physically there while growing up, rather than being in prison. Would I have been better at sports if he was there to show me how to play instead of my mom? Would I have a deeper relationship based on more shared…

June 7, 20210Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Family

Healing Power of Forgiveness

The Healing Power of Forgiveness After Ron's sentencing, I was full of anger. How could they do this to my family?! How could a judge admit to having doubt about someone’s guilt and then turn around and impose a 14-25 year sentence? I couldn’t believe what I had just heard in the courtroom. What in the…

September 4, 20180Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

Leadership

How to Have a Positive Attitude

How to Have a Positive Attitude Two ways to be less critical and more positive As a leader, or someone who finds it easy to jump into projects without much direction, it can be frustrating to have to answer (what feels like) a million questions. The same holds true for a…

May 22, 20180Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com