There was a time when I would describe my life as the fairytale that every little girl dreams of. I married the man that I fell in love with on the steps of the church that my grandfather pastored. We met when we were 13 and married when we wereRead More
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Concerned but Not Worried
Recently I was talking to a client about the subtle, but important, difference between “concern” and “worry.” With the COVID-19 pandemic there has certainly been ample cause for concern and no shortage of worry. In my mind concern is a legitimate, expected, and healthy response to a possible problem thatRead More
It’s Difficult to Stay Calm
Panic is infectious. When the energy surrounding you is charged with fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and agitation, it can be extremely difficult to retain a calm and collected demeanor. Even the most spiritually strong and resolved among us can find ourselves carried away in the waves of apprehension when pressed enoughRead More
“IT’S TOO MUCH”
Notes on PAL Video with Kim Humphrey, PAL Executive Director and Ron Paterik, MA, LISAC By Facilitator Jill Spike Notes follow video you can view the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ZKwruP70z-c What do we do to handle stress during these difficult times? Let go of what we cannot control. DoRead More