Accidents are unfortunate events that can turn a persons’ life upside down in a mere matter of minutes, causing major injury, stress and upset that can take months or even years to deal with and resolve. If an accident has recently turned your life upside down, then you may be dealing with a range of conflicting emotions and concerns that are all impacting your recovery time and healing process, such as what will happen you are unable to work. You may be asking who will pay the medical bills, or … [Read more...]
From Babies to Branding, What is ‘Resiliency’?
Resilience is generally thought of as a “positive adaptation” after a stressful or adverse situation. In other words, resilience is one’s ability to bounce back from a negative experience. The Children Institute explains that, “resilience research is focused on studying those who engage in life with hope and humor despite devastating losses.” Resilience is that ineffable quality that allows some people to be knocked down by life and come back stronger than ever. Rather than letting failure … [Read more...]
Strength is from within…after divorce – WOMEN in RECOVERY
Strength is from within...after divorce If you are recently divorced, you are facing many challenges, even if the divorce was your idea. You have the financial adjustment, adjustment to single parenting, possible conflicts with your former spouse, helping your children adjust to the visitation schedule, and the list goes on. If you are not a religious person, what source of strength do you draw from during those challenges? The answer may be something you have not considered … [Read more...]