In retirement, I have found a “happy place” building LEGO sets. It helps me regulate.
Resilience
A Joyous Journey
I wasn’t sure what retirement would be like. I knew that I would be “retiring” but vowed to not withdraw from service to children and families.1 My commitment to advocacy could not be time-limited. I could not withdraw from the work at hand. But it would be different. When I was working, I felt that…
Laughter and tears are potent salves
We should be looking for salves (anything that soothes or relieves) in our interactions with our children.
Adversity, resilience, and flourishing – Oh my!
There is a path forward from adversity. Resilience and flourishing to help establish SSNRs and using the tools of relational health can help clear that path.
Resilience is so important
The ability to receive help when we are down is key to developing resilience.