A couple of months ago I bought a book on how to be "safe, confident, and successful" while dating. Although I didn't dig into it right away I was checking the author, Alisa Goodwin Snell, out online. Apparently she is right here in Ut, a LMFT, and hosts the Ask Alisa radio call-in show. I hopped on her website and signed up for her e-mail updates on future appearances, after watching her on Good Things Utah. While I was on my Church History Tour last month I was in the hotel room one night checking my e-mail (one of the lucky nights I had Wi-Fi) and had received an e-mail invitation from her. She was looking for qualifying individuals who would appear on Inside Edition, in return they would receive 3 months of date coaching from her (she is known as Utah's Dating Coach). I jumped on that so fast, took the questioner to see if I qualified and sent in my interest. I heard back from her shortly after my return from my trip letting me know I qualified and if I was available that weekend for the Inside Edition filming. Happily I was and so... I will be on Inside Edition sometime next month (as soon as I know the official air date I will post it) talking about how to recognize abusive behavior withing the first 3 dates. I've already started my coaching with Alisa and am SO happy about the things I'm learning. This is a goal setting and accountability program and has been so worthwhile! :)
