Peer-Led Support Topic Meeting (Fourth Thursday of Month) - September
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Peer Led Support Topic Meetings
Our topic this month is: "Fostering Resilience After Loss"
The American Psychiatric Association defines resilience as the process of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences by altering behaviors, thoughts, and actions --skills that you can learn.
There’s no playbook for grief. But time and again, we’ve seen our members grow through grief --by building connections, fostering wellness, practicing healthy thinking, taking control, finding purpose or meaning, and seeking support when needed.
To deepen this month’s conversation, the Topic Committee recommends listening to Dawn's Video and reading the following articles:
What does 'Resilient Grieving' Mean?
Co-Leaders: Pat & Leslie
Pat Osman zooming in from Windsor, Colorado
About me: I am a military mom and a former public school middle & high school teacher. Now full-time volunteer staff at the W Connection including: Online Topic Facilitator, W Chat Host, First Connect Leader, Training and Topic Development. I left the Philly area three years ago for a life with family in Colorado.
Interests: Hiking in the Rockies, snowshoeing, gardening, reading, music, theater.
Works well with: Working moms, empty nesters, people with a passion for outdoors.
Year of Loss: 2014
Leslie Goldman zooming in from South Orange, NJ
About me: I am an artist and a musician, a mom, and a good friend. I practice gratitude and enjoying all the new opportunities for growth I'm experiencing now.
Interests: Painting, singing, writing, and performing music, entertaining, cooking.
Works well with: Working moms, moms with young children, creative and passionate women.
Year of Loss: 2012 when my children were 10 and 12 years old
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