Third Wednesday of Month (FMM) - Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting - Sep
Description
Our topic this month is: "Building Resilience After Loss"
In this month’s topic meeting, we will recognize the strength and resilience that our members have shown.
The American Psychiatric Association defines resilience as the process of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences by altering behaviors, thoughts, and actions that anyone can learn.
While there is no playbook for grief, we have seen members build resilience and grow through their grief by building connections, fostering wellness, healthy thinking, taking control, finding purpose or meaning, and seeking help when needed.
In preparation for these meetings, our Topic Committee GEMs suggests:
Reading these articles used to research this month's topic
What does 'Resilient Grieving' Mean?
Listening to this Dawn's Video on this months theme
Fostering Resilience After Loss
Bringing a paper and pen to the meetings
Co-Leaders: Mary, Ilene & Michelle
Mary Smith zooming in from Rockville Center, NY
About me: I am a lifelong learner -- a perfect match as an educator and former corporate mainstay. As an active member of my local community, you can find me volunteering as a literacy coach, working with English language learners, keeping up to date on current events, or attending art lectures. Or you might find me at a favorite rock concert singing the night away.
Interests: music, traveling, socializing, volunteering
Works well with: retired career widows, widows with grown children, and caregivers
Ilene Frisher zooming in from Bayville, NY
About me: I have 2 grandchildren that fill my heart with joy! I am also a retired Registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator, active volunteer for The W connection and MJHS hospice. I’ve been blessed with a wonderful family and wonderful friends, some of whom I met through the W connection.
Interests: Travel, theater, golf, kayaking and I recently entered into a new loving relationship.
Works well with: widows hoping to create new lives, new friendships, and new relationships.
Year of Loss: 2014
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