Navigate Complex Dynamics: Practical Strategies For Safer, More Compassionate Environments
& Meaningful Human Connections
UNARMED
De-Escalation Techniques to Cultivate
Courage, Compassion, & Connection
UNARMED
De-Escalation Techniques to Cultivate Courage,
Compassion, & Connection
Navigate Complex Dynamics: Practical Strategies For Safer, More
Compassionate Environments &
Meaningful Human Connections
Meet Joe Smarro
Speaker, Trainer, Consultant - Combat Veteran (USMC)
Former Police Officer (San Antonio Police Department)
Joe Smarro, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, served in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom before joining the San Antonio Police Department in 2005. As an original member of SAPD's Mental Health Unit, he contributed to its evolution into a model program.
Joe, a nationally celebrated mental health advocate who has been featured in the Emmy-winning documentary "Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops," left SAPD in 2020 to lead SolutionPoint+, a firm dedicated to enhancing mental wellness in organizations. He aims to eliminate suicide among first responders, starting with law enforcement. Joe also enjoys golfing when he's not engaged in speaking, training, or consulting.
Meet Joe Smarro
U.S. Marine Corps Combat Veteran, Speaker, & Consultant
Joe Smarro, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, served in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom before joining the San Antonio Police Department in 2005. As an original member of SAPD's Mental Health Unit, he contributed to its evolution into a model program.
Joe, a nationally celebrated mental health advocate who has been featured in the Emmy-winning documentary "Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops," left SAPD in 2020 to lead SolutionPoint+, a firm dedicated to enhancing mental wellness in organizations. He aims to eliminate suicide among first responders, starting with law enforcement. Joe also enjoys golfing when he's not engaged in speaking, training, or consulting.
"Unarmed" provides readers with practical, proven techniques for de-escalating conflicts in both professional and personal settings. By learning these strategies, readers can improve their communication skills, enhance their relationships, and navigate challenging situations with grace and effectiveness.
Why Would I Share My Strategies With You?There Are Two Main Reasons...
First, I want to educate & offer you a unique and insightful perspective on handling difficult situations. This book, being rooted in my extensive experience in law enforcement & mental health advocacy, provides you with valuable strategies & insights into empathy, courage, and empowerment, which can help you approach conflicts with a calm and empathetic mindset.
Second, I want to inspire and empower you to embark on a transformative journey towards personal resilience and emotional intelligence. By reading this book, you will learn how to cultivate a deeper sense of compassion and connection with others, leading to a more fulfilling and meaningful life!
"Unarmed" provides readers with practical, proven techniques for de-escalating conflicts in both professional and personal settings. By learning these strategies, readers can improve their communication skills, enhance their relationships, and navigate challenging situations with grace and effectiveness.
Why Would I Share My Strategies With You?
There Are 2 Main Reasons...
There Are 2 Main Reasons...
First, I want to educate & offer you a unique and insightful perspective on handling difficult situations. This book, being rooted in my extensive experience in law enforcement & mental health advocacy, provides you with valuable strategies & insights into empathy, courage, and empowerment, which can help you approach conflicts with a calm and empathetic mindset.
Second, I want to inspire and empower you to embark on a transformative journey towards personal resilience and emotional intelligence. By reading this book, you will learn how to cultivate a deeper sense of compassion and connection with others, leading to a more fulfilling and meaningful life!
My hope is that this book will serve as a guiding light, empowering readers to navigate conflicts
with empathy, courage, and understanding, ultimately leaving a lasting impact and fostering a community where compassion and connection thrive.
Unarmed: De-Escalation Techniques to Cultivate Courage, Compassion, and Connection" is a skillfully crafted guide that offers education, inspiration, and practical strategies for fostering meaningful human connections. This book is more than a mere instructional manual; it is a journey into the heart of empathy, courage, and empowerment. Through the lens of his extensive experience in law enforcement and mental health advocacy, the author reveals the art of de-escalation, providing readers with the tools and insights necessary to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics. This book is an invaluable resource for first responders, leaders, and individuals from all walks of life who seek to create safer, more compassionate environments.
At its core, "Unarmed" is about transcending barriers within ourselves, whether they are in professional settings or personal relationships. It teaches readers how to approach conflicts with a calm, empathetic mindset, fostering resolutions that are grounded in introspection and respect. This transformative book empowers its readers with the knowledge to diffuse tension, build bridges, and cultivate a deep sense of connection with those around them.
My hope is that this book will serve
as a guiding light, empowering
readers to navigate conflicts
with empathy, courage, and understanding, ultimately leaving
a lasting impact and fostering a community where compassion
and connection thrive.
Unarmed: De-Escalation Techniques to Cultivate Courage, Compassion, and Connection" is a skillfully crafted guide that offers education, inspiration, and practical strategies for fostering meaningful human connections. This book is more than a mere instructional manual; it is a journey into the heart of empathy, courage, and empowerment. Through the lens of his extensive experience in law enforcement and mental health advocacy, the author reveals the art of de-escalation, providing readers with the tools and insights necessary to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics. This book is an invaluable resource for first responders, leaders, and individuals from all walks of life who seek to create safer, more compassionate environments.
At its core, "Unarmed" is about transcending barriers within ourselves, whether they are in professional settings or personal relationships. It teaches readers how to approach conflicts with a calm, empathetic mindset, fostering resolutions that are grounded in introspection and respect. This transformative book empowers its readers with the knowledge to diffuse tension, build bridges, and cultivate a deep sense of connection with those around them.
Praise for "Unarmed" & Joe...
“Joe’s story is a poignant lesson to anyone who seeks to be of service others. His inspirational story and the lessons he generously and courageously shares about his life and career have given him a unique position and perspective that really resonates in today’s disconnected society. Unarmed is as much a lesson in leadership and life as it is a practical tool for those seeking to use Joe’s techniques in their work. This is the right story at the right time.”
~ Chris Cancialosi, Ph.D., CEO & Founder, gothamCulture
"'Unarmed' is an essential read for all public safety professionals, offering insights that extend far beyond its title. Joe goes deep into the essence of being an effective first responder, emphasizing empathy, compassion, and human connection. This book transcends mere tactics, guiding responders to understand and embody their roles at a profoundly interpersonal and human level."
~ Eric T. O'Neal, COO of The Raytom Group
"Joe has the heart and passion that is needed in the mental health space. His character and drive as a business owner is unmatched and he has a unique way of making deep, meaningful connections with people."
~ Quincy Quarles, Managing Director of Security Operations H-E-B
“As the CEO of a local behavioral health authority, we as a community became nationally known for our community collaboration, diverting thousands of ill persons from jail, E.R.’s and reducing the homeless population. A critical partner of our Therapeutic Justice Initiative was law enforcement officer Joe Smarro. He was a force in bringing all of our partners together.”
~ Leon Evans, CEO of the Center for Health Care Services (Retired)
“SolutionPoint+ has found a deep-seated need in the community at the forefront of mental health awareness leveraging their 8 years as US Marines and 26 years of law enforcement experience. If your loved ones are encountered by a SP+ trained first responder in a crisis they are in the best possible hands…be ready SP+ will be the national standard in Crisis Intervention Training.”
~ Robert A. White, U.S. Navy Command Master Chief (Retired)
"A captivating study into how to see people again, after the toxic conditioning of trauma as a first responder. The hardest of souls are humbled by the authors shared riveting, and personal tragic exposures.....Invaluable, life changing tools for anyone in the "people business."
~ J.J. Silva, Captain at the Shreveport, Louisiana Police Department
Praise for "Unarmed" & Joe...
“Joe’s story is a poignant lesson to anyone who seeks to be of service others. His inspirational story and the lessons he generously and courageously shares about his life and career have given him a unique position and perspective that really resonates in today’s disconnected society. Unarmed is as much a lesson in leadership and life as it is a practical tool for those seeking to use Joe’s techniques in their work. This is the right story at the right time.”
~ Chris Cancialosi, Ph.D., CEO & Founder, gothamCulture
"'Unarmed' is an essential read for all public safety professionals, offering insights that extend far beyond its title. Joe goes deep into the essence of being an effective first responder, emphasizing empathy, compassion, and human connection. This book transcends mere tactics, guiding responders to understand and embody their roles at a profoundly interpersonal and human level."
~ Eric T. O'Neal, COO of The Raytom Group
"Joe has the heart and passion that is needed in the mental health space. His character and drive as a business owner is unmatched and he has a unique way of making deep, meaningful connections with people."
~ Quincy Quarles, Managing Director
of Security Operations H-E-B
“As the CEO of a local behavioral health authority, we as a community became nationally known for our community collaboration, diverting thousands of ill persons from jail, E.R.’s and reducing the homeless population. A critical partner of our Therapeutic Justice Initiative was law enforcement officer Joe Smarro. He was a force in bringing all of our partners together.”
~ Leon Evans, CEO of the Center for
Health Care Services (Retired)
“SolutionPoint+ has found a deep-seated need in the community at the forefront of mental health awareness leveraging their 8 years as US Marines and 26 years of law enforcement experience. If your loved ones are encountered by a SP+ trained first responder in a crisis they are in the best possible hands…be ready SP+ will be the national standard in Crisis Intervention Training.”
~ Robert A. White, U.S. Navy Command
Master Chief (Retired)
~ J.J. Silva, Captain at the Shreveport,
Louisiana Police Department
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I wrote this book to not only share valuable strategies for conflict resolution & inspire a deeper understanding of empathy & empowerment in our interactions, but to also provide a tremendous amount of value... so I'm throwing in a FREE bonus!
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Dive into this masterclass to uncover the keys to being a skilled communicator & listener, and discover why these skills are crucial. Learn how to create a safe, open environment for meaningful conversations, explore a vital communication framework, differentiate between hearing and listening, harness the power of reflective practices, and more. These insights and strategies will transform your interactions & relationships!
Oh Yeah... There's A FREE Bonus too...
I wrote this book to not only share valuable strategies for conflict resolution & inspire a deeper understanding of empathy & empowerment in our interactions, but to also provide a tremendous amount of value... so I'm throwing in a FREE bonus!
Effective Communication & Active Listening Masterclass ($97 value)
Dive into this masterclass to uncover the keys to being a skilled communicator & listener, and discover why these skills are crucial. Learn how to create a safe, open environment for meaningful conversations, explore a vital communication framework, differentiate between hearing and listening, harness the power of reflective practices, and more. These insights and strategies will transform your interactions & relationships!
Here's Everything You Get
With Your Book Purchase:
- My brand new book, packed with tons of value that will educate readers on how they can level up their communication skills and build more meaningful relationships, in order to create safer, more compassionate environments and leave a positive impact in their community!
- BONUS: Effective Communication & Active Listening Masterclass
Thanks for taking the time to read this page, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the book!
Joe Smarro
Here's Everything You Get
With Your Book Purchase:
With Your Book Purchase:
- My brand new book, packed with tons of value that will educate readers on how they can level up their communication skills and build more meaningful relationships, in order to create safer, more compassionate environments and leave a positive impact in their community!
- BONUS: Effective Communication & Active Listening Masterclass
Thanks for taking the time to read this page, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on the book!
Joe Smarro
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