A storm is about to befall on this place the kind of storm that takes down trees and shut down power and

washes people and whole houses away But its just a storm,

It will pass.

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Coming Through a Storm

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Resiliency

The Before During and After

The 3 Dimensions of Life Storm’s R es ilency3 S ’s E xplore S piritualityE ffective C ommunication E motional B alanceAcceptance and Levels of F orgivenes s

Topics for Discussion

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Palm treeswere designed to

endure rough storms.When a storm hits,

without the roots or flexibility palm trees

would snap and crash.

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Refusal to accept defeat...When you DO make excuses…

rid yourself of those thoughts and

push forward…Resiliency is your ability to problem solve

despite what life throws at you.

Resiliency

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Steady, Stable, Secure, Balanced

The Calm Before the Storm

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During the Storm

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During Life's Storms

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Divison in a relationship

Child is talking back to you

Do not earn enough money

Loss of your home

Failing a college course

Loss of a loved one

Divorce

Arguments/Disagreements with

loved ones, friends, co-workers, bill

collectors

Unemployment/Underemployment

Homework, housework/parent work

Procrastination…too busy, doing

nothing, (TV, Phone, Surfing the

Internet)

During Life’s Storm

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WE have been taught to acquire things not lose them.

WE have been taught that acquiring things and replacing losses will help us feel complete or whole.

Regret is like soiled paper (ain’t nothing you can do with it- except recycle it and start anew.

Grief and Loss

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Why are people not prepared to deal with grief, loss or regret?

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Have you ever had someone to tell you that you need to forgive. How did that make you feel and they never

explained the process of how to forgive.

It varies from person to person. What stage are you in?

Levels of ForgivenessThrough

the Healing Process

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

So on...

Levels of ForgivenessThrough

the Healing Process

Allow youself to grow thorugh your storm.Going through a storm is not just about you

its also for you to help others during their storm

Forgiveness

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3 S’s Self Care

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3 S’s Stress Management

▪ Anger : frustration, resentment, guilt, hostility, defiance

▪ Anxiety: fear, nervous, anxious, uncertain; not knowing the turnout

▪ Depression: helpless, feeling useless, hopeless

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Emotional Balance

BreathingGrattitudeReflectDreamSurrenderExercise

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Emotional Balance

Energy-(think differently)Change your view point to bring clarity

Feelings: Change the way you see thingsCreate images

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3 S’s Support

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“Speak your Truth”Can you handle the truth?

Understand what it means to “speak your truth” – by relating to others

through effective communication.

Effective Communication

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Listening to othersis an elegant art.

Listening is a positive activity rather than a passive or

negative activity.

Effective Communication

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Emotional CPR (eCPR)Goal: to train people to assist others through an emotional crisis and to

make this practice accessible to people around the world

Creating a Culture of Recovery through three levels of eCPR:

1. meCPR within oneself, 2. weCPR within groups, and3. communityCPR across an entire community

What is eCPR?

A public health education program which prepares members of the public

to assist a person who is experiencing an emotional crisis

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Why eCPR?

Just as a person’s phys ical heart needs attention in a cardiac cris is , a person’s emotional heart needs attention in an

emotional cris is .

eCPR is a form of heart-to-heart connection for emotional resuscitation.

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The three elements of the practice of eCPR

C = Connect with Compassion and Concern to open up Communication, especially heart-to-heart

P = emPower to experience Passion and Purpose

R = Revitalize increased energy, new life, creativity, hope, interest in people

INTENTIONS of Emotional CPR

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1. I will use my eyes, my ears and my heart to feel your presence in my being- (Connecting)

1. I will share my emotional response in being with you, and I will stay with you- (Connecting)

1. I will be WITH you , agenda-free with no need to fix, judge, or advise - (emPowerment)

1. I am not sure what is best for you but together we will uncover your power -(emPowerment)

1. Together, we will access the power to heal that is within us, finding our natural state of wellness- (emPowerment)

1. We are creating life together in the present moment. The act of sharing together in authenticity is revitalizing. We each become revitalized as we grow in trust together and we come to know ourselves as capable- (Revitalization)

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Enjoy the Present Moments

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The next timeyou are facing

a storm become like the

“ palm tree” .

Today I leave you with:

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1. Always communicate what you need (it’s ok to ask

for help)

2. S tay centered with your Higher P ower.

3. B e aware of your own behavior and emotions .

4. Deal with grief and los s by giving yours elf time to deal

with your feelings hones tly.

5. Listen!!! Pray/Meditate!!! Breathe!!! Listen more!!!

DEBRIEF43

• 211 - A program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission• https://www.211texas.org/ Housing, Utility Assistance, Clothing, Food, Emergency Shelter,

Financial, Assistance, etc..

• 1-SAMHSA-7 1-877-725-4727

• Via HOPE Texas Mental Health Resource (Consumer-Peer Support, Training)• http://www.viahope.org

• Austin Travis County Integral Care (ATCIC) – Crisis Hot-Line 512-472-HELP (4357)

• Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD – 713-970-7000

• US Department of Health & Human Services Washington, DC Free Call Center 1-877-696-6775

• NAMI - (National Alliance on Mental Illness)• http://www.nami.org/

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Resources:

Rhonda Douglas, CPS, BSWMental Health Advocate

People EnthusiastInspirational and Motivational Speaker

(512) 743-0603 Email: recycle.giving@gmail.com

Flora RelefordCLC, ALWF, CHW, BS, NLP, NCPRSS

Texas Emotional CPR Coordinator(817) 946-5270

Email: Beautifulmindsoulbodyspirit@gmail.comwww.emotional-cpr.org

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Contact Information:

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eCPR: www.emotional-cpr.orgE-mail: info@emotional-cpr.orgPhone: (877) 246-9058 (Toll Free)Direct line (Spanish/English): (714) 948-3513

Websites:

National Empowerment Center (NEC): www.power2u.org

National Coalition Mental Health Recovery (NCMHR) www.ncmhr.org