Empowerment Magazine is a quarterly online and print mental health publication devoted to the promotion of overall wellness and resiliency for the Greater Sacramento Region. It is published by sacpros.org, a leading mental health resource directory for the Greater Sacramento Region dedicated to breaking down the barriers which prevent access to mental health services by providing easy access to available services in the community.
This document summarizes three stories from the book "Paths to Happiness" about people overcoming personal struggles through commitment to growth and positive change. The first story is about a woman who overcame depression by taking a secretarial job at a counseling center and finding purpose in helping others. The second story is about a woman who lost a significant amount of weight by becoming a contestant on the TV show "The Biggest Loser" and learning her value does not depend on her weight. The third story is about a woman's struggle with compulsive shopping and collecting at garage sales.
This document discusses the concept of forgiveness. It defines forgiveness as dissolving feelings of anger, resentment, and hatred towards someone who has deliberately harmed you, through cultivating compassion for the offender. It notes that unforgiveness causes suffering, while forgiveness can be liberating and promote well-being. Anger has value as an initial response to injustice but should be accepted and eventually released through forgiveness to avoid prolonged misery. Forgiveness does not require forgetting, excusing harmful actions, or reconciliation with the offender.
This document provides guidance for people grieving the death of someone close to them who may have died by suicide. It discusses common feelings people experience in this situation, such as anger, depression, disbelief, guilt and despair. The guide aims to help bereaved individuals understand what they may be feeling and suggests seeking further support from others or support organizations. It also covers practical matters they may need to deal with after the death and offers encouragement that there is no right or wrong way to grieve. The overall message is that the reader is not alone in their experience and there are resources available to help them cope and heal.
Nonlinear stages of healing from trauma are often cyclical as issues can be reawakened at different life stages. While memories and feelings about the trauma may resurface, over time through healing tools and processes integration and stability can be reached, enabling survivors to work towards positive change. Healing is not a linear or complete process but an ongoing journey of awareness, self-care, and growth.
The document summarizes activities from an Om Run event held by Swami Chinmayananda's organization. It provides the results of the 5K, 10K, and half marathon races broken down by gender and age groups. It also thanks sponsors and advertises local businesses. The purpose is to celebrate the spiritual picnic tradition started by Swami Chinmayananda and encourage a healthy outdoor community event.
Sound familiar? Could be your angry son or daughter. Could be a teen, an adult, an addicted loved one. Whoever is spewing, it leaves you feeling like you drank poison and then took a stomach punch from Mike Tyson.
This document provides information and resources for families coping with loss during the holidays after the death of a loved one to murder. It discusses how the holidays can intensify grief and offers strategies for coping such as planning meaningful traditions that honor the deceased, asking for support from others, and giving oneself permission to feel all emotions. Meeting information is provided for several Families & Friends of Murder Victims support groups.
This document summarizes three stories from the book "Paths to Happiness" about people overcoming personal struggles through commitment to growth and positive change. The first story is about a woman who overcame depression by taking a secretarial job at a counseling center and finding purpose in helping others. The second story is about a woman who lost a significant amount of weight by becoming a contestant on the TV show "The Biggest Loser" and learning her value does not depend on her weight. The third story is about a woman's struggle with compulsive shopping and collecting at garage sales.
This document discusses the concept of forgiveness. It defines forgiveness as dissolving feelings of anger, resentment, and hatred towards someone who has deliberately harmed you, through cultivating compassion for the offender. It notes that unforgiveness causes suffering, while forgiveness can be liberating and promote well-being. Anger has value as an initial response to injustice but should be accepted and eventually released through forgiveness to avoid prolonged misery. Forgiveness does not require forgetting, excusing harmful actions, or reconciliation with the offender.
This document provides guidance for people grieving the death of someone close to them who may have died by suicide. It discusses common feelings people experience in this situation, such as anger, depression, disbelief, guilt and despair. The guide aims to help bereaved individuals understand what they may be feeling and suggests seeking further support from others or support organizations. It also covers practical matters they may need to deal with after the death and offers encouragement that there is no right or wrong way to grieve. The overall message is that the reader is not alone in their experience and there are resources available to help them cope and heal.
Nonlinear stages of healing from trauma are often cyclical as issues can be reawakened at different life stages. While memories and feelings about the trauma may resurface, over time through healing tools and processes integration and stability can be reached, enabling survivors to work towards positive change. Healing is not a linear or complete process but an ongoing journey of awareness, self-care, and growth.
The document summarizes activities from an Om Run event held by Swami Chinmayananda's organization. It provides the results of the 5K, 10K, and half marathon races broken down by gender and age groups. It also thanks sponsors and advertises local businesses. The purpose is to celebrate the spiritual picnic tradition started by Swami Chinmayananda and encourage a healthy outdoor community event.
Sound familiar? Could be your angry son or daughter. Could be a teen, an adult, an addicted loved one. Whoever is spewing, it leaves you feeling like you drank poison and then took a stomach punch from Mike Tyson.
This document provides information and resources for families coping with loss during the holidays after the death of a loved one to murder. It discusses how the holidays can intensify grief and offers strategies for coping such as planning meaningful traditions that honor the deceased, asking for support from others, and giving oneself permission to feel all emotions. Meeting information is provided for several Families & Friends of Murder Victims support groups.
This poem reflects on the Stations of the Cross and uses each station as a prompt for contemplation on suffering in the modern world, such as oppression, poverty, addiction, and pressures on children. It calls us to have courage in speaking out against injustice, to see Christ in those who are struggling, and to help others in their times of falling down.
The document discusses how to forgive through taking a forgiveness test, understanding what forgiveness is, avoiding the dangers of apologies, and using four tools for forgiveness including apologizing, writing, visualizing, and confiding. It explains that forgiveness requires understanding another's perspective rather than weakness, and that it allows one to enter future relationships without carrying grudges or fear.
The document discusses the author's childhood experiences growing up in a single mother household and dealing with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which caused him to frequently get into trouble through reckless impulsive behaviors. He was seen as a problem child who was overactive and prone to poor judgment. Efforts were made to involve him in organized activities and introduce positive role models to help guide and supervise him.
Taking Back My Yesterdays: Lessons in Forgiving and Moving Forward With Your ...Tiffany Buchanan
2014 JUNE #BookCLUB summary of "Taking Back My Yesterdays: Lessons in Forgiving and Moving Forward With Your Life" by Linda H. Hollies @LoveLearningNOW
QUIZ: What is the significance of purple described by Hollies? [POST IN COMMENTS]
This book provides a 3-sentence summary of each chapter in the book "Hope for the Soul" by Kimberly Michelle Ford. The book uses personal stories and Bible passages to encourage readers who have experienced rejection, failure, or disappointment to continue persevering and have hope. It discusses topics like overcoming the past, seeing crises as opportunities, maintaining confidence even when facing difficulties, and pressing forward despite setbacks. The overall message is that through faith in God, readers can recover from challenges and live a fulfilling life.
This thesis explores using mindfulness practice as a preventative measure for adolescent suicide. It discusses a cluster of teen suicides that occurred in Palo Alto, California in 2009. The author is personally interested in this topic due to witnessing her father's struggles with mental illness as a child. Through interviews and research, the thesis investigates how teaching mindfulness meditation to students could help them deal with stress, anxiety, depression, and other issues that may contribute to suicidal thoughts or actions. It also looks at the absence of the "divine feminine" in modern culture and how this relates to well-being. The goal is to present mindfulness as a skill that could be taught in schools to support students' mental health and give them inner strength
This document describes a 35th pilgrimage taken by the author to various places of devotion and faith over 9 days. The goal of the pilgrimage was for self-reflection on who they are and to explore their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual consciousness. They hope to gain a life-changing experience through deep meditation or rituals that can help change their karma. The author expresses gratitude to several people who helped plan and support the pilgrimage, including a friend, sister, mother and guru who helped initiate their spiritual journey.
Thompson rivers university wiw-h - 1.25.22 - presentationAlex Reynolds
This document summarizes a poetry workshop on mental health. It introduces the facilitator, 1990s Chris, and outlines the plan for the workshop. The workshop will define terms, practice expressing themselves through immersing, exploring, and expressing, and then share and have a panel discussion. Ground rules are outlined around the personal nature of mental health and that the session is being recorded. Support resources are shared. The workshop then engages participants through a poll, discussions on experience with mental health and poetry, and guided writing exercises where participants immerse in short films, explore themes, and express themselves through free writing. Participants then share what they wrote. The document promotes continuing the process and connection through an arts-based community. It then
Prairie state college m4 mho - 1.31.22 - presentation (1)Alex Reynolds
1) The document describes an online event about using movies to discuss mental health. It introduces the facilitator, Marlene Padron, and allows participants to provide information about themselves via polls.
2) The agenda includes watching and discussing short films and poems about mental health experiences, participating in breathing and body scan exercises, and a panel discussion with mental health professionals and students.
3) The discussion covers topics like the portrayal of mental illness, stigma, self-care practices, and how to support oneself and others in dealing with mental health issues.
Ben wilson using poetry in psychotherapy (idsaid) doneWilliam Kritsonis
This document discusses using poetry in psychotherapy. It provides examples of poems in six categories - general, love, abuse, death, depression, and violence - to illustrate how poetry can reveal a client's feelings and thoughts. The summaries also examine how poetry is ingrained in society and can be a helpful therapeutic tool for free expression. Specific poems are analyzed to demonstrate insights they may provide into a client's state of mind or potential areas for the therapist to explore further.
Exploring one’s shadow is no easy undertaking. The idea of getting to know what Jung referred to as, “That which I do not wish to be” is rarely considered an exciting prospect. Yet we implore all leaders to be courageous and get to know and learn to work with their shadow. It is only when we do the work to make the unconscious conscious, that we are able to build true compassion for ourselves and others; freeing us to become the leaders we were born to become.
James Hollis is a Jungian analyst, author and lecturer whose work has inspired and influenced us at Reboot. In this episode Jerry and James talk in depth about the Jungian concept of shadow, how shadow shows up in leadership, and what we can do once we become aware of our shadow.
This newsletter discusses the topics of anger and attitudes of empathy. It provides advice on managing anger through responding rather than reacting, and seeing issues from multiple perspectives. It also discusses how empathy involves understanding others' perspectives through seeing things from a 360 degree view rather than just one's own position or angle. The document advocates expanding one's knowledge and control over decisions by considering how they affect others, not just oneself. It encourages practicing forgiveness, gratitude, and responding to issues with respect and equality.
Claudio is facing a conflict between attending his sister's ballet recital and going on a rock climbing trip with peers from school. He consults his cousin Matthew and best friend Lina for advice. Matthew encourages Claudio to skip the recital for his own interests, while Lina emphasizes the importance of family. If Claudio chooses the trip, he risks disappointing his sister and facing peer pressure to drink alcohol, which leads to a car accident. Claudio must now make a decision based on weighing his options and consequences against his values.
"Life and Learning After One-Hundred Years: Trust Is The Coin Of The Realm."DESMOND YUEN
This document summarizes George Shultz's reflections on trust and relationships after turning 100 years old. Some of the key lessons he learned over his century-long life are that trust is essential for positive outcomes, as seen through his experiences with family, teachers, colleagues, and in the military and government. He discusses how earning trust through integrity, competence, caring about others, and enabling participation helped him succeed in challenging situations over his career.
Amazing real life journal entries, solutions for abused ones to find the power, ability to get out and on with your life plus how to see the warning signs etc.
This document appears to be a collection of emails, photos, and writings chronicling the relationship between Deana and Jim over the course of one year. It describes how they met at a dinner party and soon realized they were falling in love. The writings convey their deep feelings for one another and commitment to living sustainably and making a positive impact through their work in the community. Photos show them spending time with family and traveling together to various places. The relationship appears to be a source of great joy, intimacy, and fulfillment for both individuals based on their heartfelt messages to one another.
The MercyWorks volunteers are nearing the end of their volunteer program but have been actively involved in many activities at Mercy Home throughout the spring. They recently attended a spiritual retreat focused on different interpretations of spirituality. Former volunteers also continue supporting Mercy Home in various ways, such as mentoring youth or serving on boards. The newsletter provides updates on alumni and upcoming events at Mercy Home.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
El documento resume las regulaciones y normas sobre publicidad en Venezuela a lo largo de las décadas. Menciona que existen más de 600 normas que prohíben y censuran la publicidad de alcohol y tabaco, y más de 300 organismos que intervienen en su elaboración. También destaca algunas leyes específicas, como la prohibición de publicidad de medicinas sin aprobación sanitaria en 1941 y restricciones al tiempo y contenido de publicidad en radio y TV en 1972 y 1998.
This poem reflects on the Stations of the Cross and uses each station as a prompt for contemplation on suffering in the modern world, such as oppression, poverty, addiction, and pressures on children. It calls us to have courage in speaking out against injustice, to see Christ in those who are struggling, and to help others in their times of falling down.
The document discusses how to forgive through taking a forgiveness test, understanding what forgiveness is, avoiding the dangers of apologies, and using four tools for forgiveness including apologizing, writing, visualizing, and confiding. It explains that forgiveness requires understanding another's perspective rather than weakness, and that it allows one to enter future relationships without carrying grudges or fear.
The document discusses the author's childhood experiences growing up in a single mother household and dealing with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, which caused him to frequently get into trouble through reckless impulsive behaviors. He was seen as a problem child who was overactive and prone to poor judgment. Efforts were made to involve him in organized activities and introduce positive role models to help guide and supervise him.
Taking Back My Yesterdays: Lessons in Forgiving and Moving Forward With Your ...Tiffany Buchanan
2014 JUNE #BookCLUB summary of "Taking Back My Yesterdays: Lessons in Forgiving and Moving Forward With Your Life" by Linda H. Hollies @LoveLearningNOW
QUIZ: What is the significance of purple described by Hollies? [POST IN COMMENTS]
This book provides a 3-sentence summary of each chapter in the book "Hope for the Soul" by Kimberly Michelle Ford. The book uses personal stories and Bible passages to encourage readers who have experienced rejection, failure, or disappointment to continue persevering and have hope. It discusses topics like overcoming the past, seeing crises as opportunities, maintaining confidence even when facing difficulties, and pressing forward despite setbacks. The overall message is that through faith in God, readers can recover from challenges and live a fulfilling life.
This thesis explores using mindfulness practice as a preventative measure for adolescent suicide. It discusses a cluster of teen suicides that occurred in Palo Alto, California in 2009. The author is personally interested in this topic due to witnessing her father's struggles with mental illness as a child. Through interviews and research, the thesis investigates how teaching mindfulness meditation to students could help them deal with stress, anxiety, depression, and other issues that may contribute to suicidal thoughts or actions. It also looks at the absence of the "divine feminine" in modern culture and how this relates to well-being. The goal is to present mindfulness as a skill that could be taught in schools to support students' mental health and give them inner strength
This document describes a 35th pilgrimage taken by the author to various places of devotion and faith over 9 days. The goal of the pilgrimage was for self-reflection on who they are and to explore their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual consciousness. They hope to gain a life-changing experience through deep meditation or rituals that can help change their karma. The author expresses gratitude to several people who helped plan and support the pilgrimage, including a friend, sister, mother and guru who helped initiate their spiritual journey.
Thompson rivers university wiw-h - 1.25.22 - presentationAlex Reynolds
This document summarizes a poetry workshop on mental health. It introduces the facilitator, 1990s Chris, and outlines the plan for the workshop. The workshop will define terms, practice expressing themselves through immersing, exploring, and expressing, and then share and have a panel discussion. Ground rules are outlined around the personal nature of mental health and that the session is being recorded. Support resources are shared. The workshop then engages participants through a poll, discussions on experience with mental health and poetry, and guided writing exercises where participants immerse in short films, explore themes, and express themselves through free writing. Participants then share what they wrote. The document promotes continuing the process and connection through an arts-based community. It then
Prairie state college m4 mho - 1.31.22 - presentation (1)Alex Reynolds
1) The document describes an online event about using movies to discuss mental health. It introduces the facilitator, Marlene Padron, and allows participants to provide information about themselves via polls.
2) The agenda includes watching and discussing short films and poems about mental health experiences, participating in breathing and body scan exercises, and a panel discussion with mental health professionals and students.
3) The discussion covers topics like the portrayal of mental illness, stigma, self-care practices, and how to support oneself and others in dealing with mental health issues.
Ben wilson using poetry in psychotherapy (idsaid) doneWilliam Kritsonis
This document discusses using poetry in psychotherapy. It provides examples of poems in six categories - general, love, abuse, death, depression, and violence - to illustrate how poetry can reveal a client's feelings and thoughts. The summaries also examine how poetry is ingrained in society and can be a helpful therapeutic tool for free expression. Specific poems are analyzed to demonstrate insights they may provide into a client's state of mind or potential areas for the therapist to explore further.
Exploring one’s shadow is no easy undertaking. The idea of getting to know what Jung referred to as, “That which I do not wish to be” is rarely considered an exciting prospect. Yet we implore all leaders to be courageous and get to know and learn to work with their shadow. It is only when we do the work to make the unconscious conscious, that we are able to build true compassion for ourselves and others; freeing us to become the leaders we were born to become.
James Hollis is a Jungian analyst, author and lecturer whose work has inspired and influenced us at Reboot. In this episode Jerry and James talk in depth about the Jungian concept of shadow, how shadow shows up in leadership, and what we can do once we become aware of our shadow.
This newsletter discusses the topics of anger and attitudes of empathy. It provides advice on managing anger through responding rather than reacting, and seeing issues from multiple perspectives. It also discusses how empathy involves understanding others' perspectives through seeing things from a 360 degree view rather than just one's own position or angle. The document advocates expanding one's knowledge and control over decisions by considering how they affect others, not just oneself. It encourages practicing forgiveness, gratitude, and responding to issues with respect and equality.
Claudio is facing a conflict between attending his sister's ballet recital and going on a rock climbing trip with peers from school. He consults his cousin Matthew and best friend Lina for advice. Matthew encourages Claudio to skip the recital for his own interests, while Lina emphasizes the importance of family. If Claudio chooses the trip, he risks disappointing his sister and facing peer pressure to drink alcohol, which leads to a car accident. Claudio must now make a decision based on weighing his options and consequences against his values.
"Life and Learning After One-Hundred Years: Trust Is The Coin Of The Realm."DESMOND YUEN
This document summarizes George Shultz's reflections on trust and relationships after turning 100 years old. Some of the key lessons he learned over his century-long life are that trust is essential for positive outcomes, as seen through his experiences with family, teachers, colleagues, and in the military and government. He discusses how earning trust through integrity, competence, caring about others, and enabling participation helped him succeed in challenging situations over his career.
Amazing real life journal entries, solutions for abused ones to find the power, ability to get out and on with your life plus how to see the warning signs etc.
This document appears to be a collection of emails, photos, and writings chronicling the relationship between Deana and Jim over the course of one year. It describes how they met at a dinner party and soon realized they were falling in love. The writings convey their deep feelings for one another and commitment to living sustainably and making a positive impact through their work in the community. Photos show them spending time with family and traveling together to various places. The relationship appears to be a source of great joy, intimacy, and fulfillment for both individuals based on their heartfelt messages to one another.
The MercyWorks volunteers are nearing the end of their volunteer program but have been actively involved in many activities at Mercy Home throughout the spring. They recently attended a spiritual retreat focused on different interpretations of spirituality. Former volunteers also continue supporting Mercy Home in various ways, such as mentoring youth or serving on boards. The newsletter provides updates on alumni and upcoming events at Mercy Home.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
El documento resume las regulaciones y normas sobre publicidad en Venezuela a lo largo de las décadas. Menciona que existen más de 600 normas que prohíben y censuran la publicidad de alcohol y tabaco, y más de 300 organismos que intervienen en su elaboración. También destaca algunas leyes específicas, como la prohibición de publicidad de medicinas sin aprobación sanitaria en 1941 y restricciones al tiempo y contenido de publicidad en radio y TV en 1972 y 1998.
1) Avian influenza viruses are classified by their surface proteins hemagglutinin and neuraminidase. They can be highly pathogenic or low pathogenic depending on amino acids in the hemagglutinin cleavage site. 2) The H5N1 virus strain emerged in Asia in 2003 and has mutated as it spread globally, carried by migratory birds. 3) A novel H5N8 strain emerged in Korea in 2014 and rapidly reassorted to form new combinations that spread worldwide, causing economic losses. 4) Taiwan has experienced outbreaks of H5N2 viruses since 2003 that have increased in pathogenicity, and suffered an outbreak of H5N8, H5N2 and H5N3 viruses in 2015. 5
Este documento presenta el informe de cuentas del gobierno parroquial de Tababela para el año 2014. Resume los proyectos de infraestructura realizados, como la construcción y mejora de calles, y los servicios brindados a la comunidad, como recolección de basura y mantenimiento de parques. También describe los convenios con otras entidades para proyectos de agua y alcantarillado, y los presupuestos participativos para obras en 2015.
This document provides recipes for a traditional Christmas cake and a chocolate Christmas cake. The traditional cake calls for ingredients like flour, eggs, butter, sugar, dried fruit, nuts, and spirits. It is baked at a low temperature for 3 hours. The chocolate cake recipe substitutes some of the traditional dried fruits for chocolate and uses cocoa powder. It also bakes for 2 hours at a low temperature. Both cakes should be cooled completely before removing from their tins.
INFJ MYERS BRIGGS PERSONALITY TEST RESULTS & A lot moreConstanceCastillon
This document summarizes the key points from the author's Myers-Briggs personality test results. The test identified the author as an Assertive Advocate personality type, which makes up less than 1% of the population but leaves their mark through charismatic, altruistic leadership striving for positive change. The test also found the author's main strategy is Confident Individualism, preferring independence and avoiding social situations. The full results were INFJ, meaning Introvert, Intuitive, Feeling, and Judging. The author reflects on their strengths of being creative, insightful, and determined, as well as weaknesses of being sensitive and perfectionistic.
Krish Murali Eswar’s Path of Prosperity Marketing hypnotismShilpa Narayanan
Krish Murali Eswar quit his job in 2011 and found himself financially insecure without a source of income. He went through a period of introspection and realized that his own unfulfilled desires and ignorance were the causes of his pain and difficulties. He learned to see challenges as opportunities for growth. His mindset and outlook transformed, and he started two successful businesses. He now feels at peace and aims to help others find hope, faith, and courage through spreading goodness.
This story describes a mother's experience giving birth to her baby boy, Alexzander, only to have him pass away from SIDS shortly after. Though excited to finally meet her baby after a long pregnancy, her joy was short-lived as Alexzander died in his sleep that night. The mother is devastated by the loss of her son and finds herself weeping inconsolably like Rachel in the Bible, who lost her children. Losing a baby to SIDS is a tragedy no parent expects or is prepared for.
The first chapter inspirational ebook, motivationmarkperkine
The document is an introduction to Kerry Girling's memoir about reflecting on his life and overcoming hardship. It describes how writing the book helped him come to terms with his past mistakes and negative emotions from his divorce. It allowed him to gain a new perspective and acceptance of himself so he could move forward in a positive way. He hopes sharing his personal struggles and lessons learned will help others dealing with difficult experiences in their own lives.
The document contains summaries from survivors of domestic violence who participated in various workshops and programs sponsored by organizations that support domestic violence victims. The survivors discuss how the workshops helped them process their experiences, realize the abuse was not their fault, feel less alone, and focus on building healthy relationships and a hopeful future. They found value in expressing themselves through art, music, and sharing their stories in a supportive environment.
This document is the introduction to a book written by Ashley L. Hill about her personal journey of self-discovery. She dedicates the book to her niece Destiny who inspired her to stand up for the truth. She thanks God, her parents, brothers, extended family, therapist, and friends for their support. The book will challenge readers to look within and deal with broken parts so they can live authentically and fulfill their purpose. It shares her story of leaving a toxic relationship and rediscovering her identity and worth. She hopes her story will encourage others on similar journeys of healing.
This document is the introduction to a book written by Ashley L. Hill about her personal journey of self-discovery. She dedicates the book to her niece Destiny who inspired her to stand up for the truth. She thanks God, her parents, brothers, extended family, therapist, and friends for their support. The book will challenge readers to look within and deal with broken parts so they can live authentically and fulfill their purpose. It shares her story of leaving a toxic relationship and rediscovering her identity and worth. She hopes her story will encourage others on similar journeys of healing.
This document is the introduction to a book written by Ashley L. Hill about her personal journey of self-discovery. She dedicates the book to her niece Destiny who inspired her to stand up for the truth. She thanks God, her parents, brothers, extended family, therapist, and friends for their support. The introduction sets up her story of overcoming challenges in her life to discover her identity and purpose. She invites the reader to join her on her journey of truth and discovery.
The document discusses grief and the grieving process, using Job from the Bible as an example. It introduces Kubler-Ross' five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. It analyzes how Job progressed through similar stages after experiencing tremendous losses, beginning with denial and shock, then depression, and ultimately finding acceptance. The document also shares the author's own experience with grief and coming to a point of acceptance after visiting a grave. Overall, it uses Job's story and Kubler-Ross' stages of grief to examine how people have historically processed loss and moved through the grieving process.
Free Persuasive Speech Papers. Free Health CareJessica Hill
The document provides instructions for using the HelpWriting.net website to request writing assistance. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account with an email and password. 2) Complete an order form with instructions, sources, and deadline. 3) Review bids from writers and select one. 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment. 5) Request revisions until satisfied. The document emphasizes that original, high-quality content is guaranteed, with refunds offered for plagiarized work.
Final divine survivordigital WyJoyful Company's SurvivorWOWsWyvonia Woods Harris
This issue of DIVINE Magazine features stories of survival, hope and restoration from people who overcame challenges and obstacles in their lives. It includes an interview with Emmy Award-winning HIV/AIDS activist Rae Lewis Thornton sharing her story. Columns also discuss topics like health and fitness, fashion, food, spirituality and generational issues. The magazine is transitioning to a new digital platform to reach more global readers.
share your story to inspire, encourage, and comfort others. Everything that ...sacpros
Please share your story to inspire, encourage, and comfort others. Everything that happens, happens for a reason. http://www.empowermentmagazine.org/Pages/ShareYourStoryToday.aspx
A Great Immigration Website on Sale! www.NewUsimmigrants.comsacpros
A website focused on immigration topics called NewUsimmigrants.com is for sale for $5,000. The sale includes the website domain as well as its social media profiles and blog. Those interested in purchasing the site can contact the seller via email at Contact@NewUSimmigrants.com.
Stop Stigma Sacramento: Mental Illness is Not What you Always Thinksacpros
The document discusses reducing stigma around mental illness. It describes a project by Sacramento County to reduce stigma and discrimination, promote mental health and wellness, and inspire hope for those with mental illness. The project aims to change negative attitudes by highlighting that mental illness is common, treatable, and many people live successful lives with treatment and support. It also discusses the impact of stigma and provides resources for mental health services.
Empowerment Magazine is a quarterly online and print publication that promotes mental health and overall wellness in the Greater Sacramento region. It is published by sacpros.org, a leading mental health website. The magazine contains articles on topics like inspiration, happiness, advocacy, holistic health, and more. It also includes interviews with mental health professionals and resources for readers.
How to find a california court certified interpreter or translatorsacpros
This document provides information on how to find a California court-certified interpreter or translator. It lists the website for the California Judicial Branch Court Interpreters Program where you can verify an interpreter's certification status. It then provides a list of names of interpreters along with their language certifications and contact information to help you find an appropriate interpreter. The document cautions that you should always verify certification through the appropriate state agency before utilizing an interpreter.
The document is a wage conversion chart that shows hourly, weekly, monthly, and yearly wages for increasing hourly rates from $8.00 to $20.80 per hour. It converts hourly wages to weekly, monthly, and yearly totals to help readers understand their full compensation in different time periods. Rates are shown increasing by $0.05 increments per hour to provide a range of common wage levels.
Sacpros is a website that serves as a one-stop resource directory for mental health and social services in the Greater Sacramento region. It connects people with programs and services in the community and publishes an empowerment magazine. The site provides information on topics like housing, employment, support groups, emergency services, and healthcare providers. It aims to help individuals and families find assistance for various needs.
This document contains definitions of various terms related to child care, including types of child care programs (such as child care centers, family child care homes, Head Start), funding sources (such as CalWORKs, Alternative Payment Program), and roles (such as child care provider, family child care home). It also defines related concepts like licensed versus license-exempt care, full-time versus part-time care, and median household income. The glossary provides concise explanations of many common terms used in the child care field.
The Sacramento County Health and Human Services website provides information on several programs and services:
1) It offers programs related to adolescent health, child care licensing, in-home supportive services, and mental health services for adults and older adults.
2) It provides information on disease reporting procedures for health care providers and how to obtain a medical marijuana identification card.
3) The website gives contact information for programs dealing with alcohol and drug abuse treatment, elder abuse reporting, and medically indigent health care services.
This document lists several upcoming mental health conferences and meetings on various topics:
- The 3rd Annual Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico from September 21-23, 2012.
- The 2nd Annual Black Women's Health Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana from February 15-16, 2013 on violence, trauma, resilience and recovery factors in black women's health.
- Several other conferences are listed on topics like bipolar disorder and depression, aging and mental health, addiction treatment, collaborative mental health care, and mindfulness.
This document provides information about applying for public assistance programs like Medi-Cal, CMSP, Food Stamps, and CalWORKs online in California. It notes that if you live in California, you can apply for these programs online by selecting your county and clicking "Go" to start the application process. It provides a link to the website where you can start an online application.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a simplified look into the mechanisms involved in the regulation of respiration:
Learning objectives:
1. Describe the organisation of respiratory center
2. Describe the nervous control of inspiration and respiratory rhythm
3. Describe the functions of the dorsal and respiratory groups of neurons
4. Describe the influences of the Pneumotaxic and Apneustic centers
5. Explain the role of Hering-Breur inflation reflex in regulation of inspiration
6. Explain the role of central chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
7. Explain the role of peripheral chemoreceptors in regulation of respiration
8. Explain the regulation of respiration during exercise
9. Integrate the respiratory regulatory mechanisms
10. Describe the Cheyne-Stokes breathing
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Hope as Resiliency Factor by Tammy Dyer, MSW(published in the Fall 11 issue)
Authoring this section for the Empowerment Magazine has quickly turned into a huge blessing for me. I am delighted to know there are so many of
us dedicated to infusing ourselves and our community with strength and well-being. However, due to a series of sad events that have transpired
since the last publishing, I find I am struggling to find the right words to say. While my vision for this segment is to be positive and uplifting, I am
also keenly aware that life is hard and sometimes very painful. So I find myself digging deeper in my quest to bring us all a little closer to realizing
our own resilient potential.
Wikipedia reports Psychological Resilience as the positive capacity of people to cope with stress and adversity. So what precisely is this
“positive capacity” that gives us the strength to try one more time when really all we want to do is give up? In my last article I mentioned a number
of factors that contribute to resiliency such as spirituality, adequate support, and the ability to see one’s problems as solvable. And I also talked
about hope. Hope is the spark that ignites the process of change.
In my life, hope came when I saw others overcoming the same obstacles I had been struggling with for so long. I recall the story of a woman who was
my dear friend some years back. She carried with her an energy that just naturally attracted those who were seeking spiritual strength. She radiated
love and compassion, and her eyes always twinkled. To know her was to love her. To know her well was to understand her miracle. You see,
years before she had pushed a shopping cart around downtown Sacramento, wearing every piece of clothing she owned, and talking to things that
only she could see.
Once she overcame her difficulties she carried with her a powerful gift that cannot be learned through formal education, professional experience,
or therapeutic intervention. She had the power of example and with that the gift of hope. The hope is this: “If she can do it, so can I” and “if I can do it,
so can you.” Every scary shameful place I had been, she had been; but more importantly, she wasn’t there anymore.
This past month has not been an easy one for the people in my life that I care about. We have all been reminded of the pain caused by the loss of
hope. We attended the funerals of two people, both of whom took their own lives. Although I was not especially close to either of them, I was there
to support those they left behind.I have spent the days since then trying to better understand the depth of pain that comes from the loss of hope
because I know that someone reading this article will be standing on the edge of the cliff trying to decide if it is worth it to even try anymore. If that is
you, please keep reading this article.
I have another dear friend who made a very serious suicide attempt some years back after the death of her adult son. She talks about the
hopelessness of that moment and about being thoroughly convinced that her family and friends would be better off without her. She was very close to
the edge but then something happened that changed her mind. Let me have her tell you in her own words: “I thought I heard the voice of my son,
who had died about ten years before, pleading with me not to take my life. Whether I actually ‘heard’ his voice I cannot say, but I felt hope
flooding through my despair. Instead of dying, I learned how to live with hope as my guiding light. When things get tough, as they do for all of us, I
am able to look at the life I have lived since that day and know that whatever I need to walk through, it is worth it. By living instead of dying I get
to experience so much joy that I would have completely missed.
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I have a close, loving relationship with him today that I would have completely missed. I have come to a place of recovery through hope and faith, and
no longer feel the overwhelming depression that had haunted me throughout my life until that moment of complete despair. I no longer live in the pain
of the past, but in the hope of the future. I realize just how terribly my death by suicide would have affected the people I most love, especially
my grandson who is now 24 years old and who has been able to see his father through my eyes. I know today that when emotional pain comes
calling that I can have faith that it will pass. I know the only way to get through it is to go through it rather than over, under, or around it. Then it is
behind me and I don’t have to meet it again around the corner.
Life is challenging, but there is so much good in living each day as it comes, understanding through faith and hope that each challenge is worth
meeting in order to get to the next happiness, which may be only a moment away. To come from such despair to where I am now, embracing the
realities of life and knowing nothing is worth dying prematurely for, I can only describe as ‘true freedom.’”
As our conversation came to an end, I asked my friend if she was able to turn her life around all by herself. She replied “Absolutely not. I had to reach
out for help and then be willing to accept the help that was offered to me. I had reached out for help before but had not been willing to accept what
was offered. This time I really listened and took the suggestions offered and things got better.”
To anyone reading this article, I want to remind you that “hopeless” is just a feeling and feelings are not facts. Feelings pass if given time. Please do
not give up before your miracle arrives. Your moment of “true freedom” may be closer that you think. If you are hurting today, please tell someone.
As human beings, we are not meant to carry our burdens alone. No matter what the voice in your head says, you do matter, life can get better, and
help is available.
"No matter what the voice in your head says, “You do matter, life can get better, and help
is available"
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Visit The Samaritans at http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/samaritans.htm & send them an anonymous e-mail
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Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TTY:1-800-799-4TTY)
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Teenagers, call Covenant House NineLine, 1-800-999-9999
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Look in the front of your phone book for a crisis line
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Check www.sacpros.org for more resources such as finding a therapist or other mental heath services
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Join a support group or get individual mentor services at the Wellness and Recovery Center - See the “Did You Know Section” of the Fall 2011 issue
for more details (see page 16)
Resiliency Factor by Tammy Dyer, M.S.W. (published in the Summer 2011 issue)
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My life has not ended up where I thought it would...thankfully. I was one of those children who received
messages, both verbal and non-verbal, that she was not going to be worth much. And I bought it, for a
while. And then the course of my life changed, and then it changed again, and again. Until I reached a
place where I was able to break free from the lies and fully embrace the realization that I am deserving
and able to create a healthy, happy life for myself. This article is written to illuminate one of the most
powerful principles I have discovered in my wellness process.
The universe has brought me a number of amazingly special people as I have navigated down my life’s
path. Interestingly enough, these folks have always showed up at just the right time to help me overcome
whatever was blocking my ability to be healthy and whole at that point in my life. One lady in particular,
Mrs. V., came along at just one of these times. Mrs. V. was a very spunky, animated, fun-loving 75-year-
old Vietnamese woman who came to the United States in 1955 as the bride of an American serviceman.
To say she had a fascinating story would be an understatement.
I believe the gift I received from her was the infusion of the concept of “resiliency” into my way of thinking.
Since early childhood, I have had a place inside of me that has always felt lost. It is the place where my
sadness lives. Sometimes that place feels big enough to swallow me whole and sometimes it becomes
so small I forget it is there. It is always a place desperate for hope. In Mrs. V I found a woman who was
overflowing with hopefulness. She seemed to have enough for the both of us and I found myself being
drawn more and more to her spiritual presence. No matter what came her way, she would declare it to be
a cause for celebration. To her, obstacles were seen not as hardship but rather as opportunities for
growth and spiritual strengthening. That concept was new to me. I mean, I would have a meltdown just
trying to choose a type of breakfast cereal at the grocery store.
In May of 2006 Mrs. V allowed me to interview her for one of my Social Work classes.
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At the end of the interview she shared with me some of her memories from the war. People around her were sick and dying. Families struggled to find
enough food to eat. Husbands, sons, and brothers were lost to the war.
Her community underwent a complete cultural upheaval as hundreds of thousands of women found themselves suddenly head of their household, needing
to find some way to provide for their families. I was amazed at the manner in which she relayed her stories. There was never even a hint of defeat. I did at
one point try to move the conversation toward the idea of adversity. Mrs. V simply translated my statement into another example of resilience and continued
to tell her story. Her story was not a story of victimization, but rather of determination. By the end of the interview I was hooked. I wanted what she had.
I altered my direction academically and personally to incorporate the concept of resilience into my journey.
What I found is that resiliency factors can be divided into several distinctive categories:Personality: Resilience is attributed to certain characteristics a
person carries within their self that contribute to positive healthy outcomes in spite of external chaos. A number of personality characteristics have
been identified as contributing to resilience, including humor, empathy, and an easy temperament. These personality traits lend themselves to the likeability
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of a person. A person who is likeable will presumably have more friends and therefore more support. This seems to be of particular importance during
the adolescent years when peer support becomes developmentally vital, but it also holds true into adulthood.
Locus of control: Perception of self and the problem. People who see themselves as having control over their lives tend to be healthier, happier, and
more able to overcome difficulties. Likewise, those who see the problem(s) as being outside of their control tend to become more discouraged,
depressed, and less able to take corrective action. People who believe they can create changes in their lives will act in ways congruent to that belief, such
as getting an education, seeking services, or calling on their support system for help. A closely related resiliency factor is determination. Someone
who believes they are able to make changes in their life will be more inclined to override the desire to give up when things seem unbearable.
Cognitive abilities and education: A person who has the cognitive ability to think through life’s difficulties and then develop and implement a plan of action
is much more likely to avoid becoming stuck and discouraged. Directly connected to cognitive abilities is education. Being educated either formally through
an institution or therapeutically regarding the nature of one’s presenting problem can be beneficial in acquiring resilience. For many people, formal
education is seen as the key to upward mobility and the overcoming of personal, cultural, and societal barriers. It provides a sense of empowerment
and control over one’s future. Psychosocial education can provide the same benefit in regard to a person taking control of some barrier to success, such
as recovering from an addiction or mental illness.
Spirituality and religion. While religion and spirituality are related, they are in fact separate, distinct constructs. Religion is an external, ritualized expression
of spirituality. Religion can be an external protective factor which complements internal spiritual resilience. For some, finding a higher purpose has been
a necessary component to their health and well-being. The term higher purpose can be defined as the ways and means whereby a person creates meaning
in their life. A person with resiliency will find a way to create meaning out of adversity. In essence, spirituality empowers people to cope with stressors
by transforming negative events into opportunities for personal growth.
Culture and Family. A sense of belonging and connectedness can result from having strong family support or a positive cultural identity. Besides
providing support and structure, feeling connected to one’s family or community brings a sense of responsibility. It is common for a person struggling
with seemingly overwhelming obstacles to find the determination to continue because to give up would bring sorrow to the people they care
about.Communication. It stands to reason the effectiveness of other resiliency factors such as cognitive abilities, social support, and education would
depend largely on one’s ability to communicate. Someone who can communicate their needs in a constructive manner is more likely to solicit a
positive response from the environment.
Conclusion: Resiliency can be summed up as an individual’s ability to negotiate with the environment to get their needs met. Those who have healthy,
positive negotiating skills are called resilient; those who do not are referred to as self-destructive. The good news is most resilience factors can be learned.
It is common for someone, as part of their wellness journey, to return to school, receive cognitive-behavioral counseling, or join a support group or
religious organization. However, I believe the most powerful ally in obtaining resiliency is the introduction of hope. As the consumer movement begins to
come into full bloom in the mental health field, more people, myself included, are finding the strength to openly identify as persons with significant
mental health struggles. In so doing we are able to become a living example of hope. We are able to show that we can and do recover and go on to
live amazingly full, satisfying lives. I am continually amazed at just how far a person can go on just the tiniest bit of hope. Resiliency is a dynamic, fluid
process that changes over time as a person grows and matures. All people, unless severely disabled, engage in this process. As with other
lifelong processes, resiliency is always a work in progress. With individual willingness and appropriate intervention such as education and support,
resilience can be acquired at any stage in life.
Tammy received her MSW from CSUS in 2007. She specializes in Mental Health and is committed to the Consumer
Movement. She believes strongly in the Recovery Model and is committed to helping our community overcome
misconceptions that lead to the stigmatization of persons with mental health issues. She is currently employed by
Consumers Self Help as their Clinical Director where she enjoys teaching therapeutic classes. She is the proud mother of
two adult sons. Her passion is photographing blossoms.
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