Your Uplift - June 2024

Patricia's Resiliency eNewsletter ❤️🐞

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Patricia Morgan
June 13, 2024

Hard Stuff


Right up to this writing I am getting my brain cleared after a bout of covid-19. It was strange, not only finding covid test kits (the first pharmacy was out), but to be using it. My sweet hubby facilitated the process as he proceeded me with sore throat, hacking, and headache. Thank goodness, this, too shall pass.❤️🐞

Uplifting Stuff

What a highlight life event to travel to Charlottetown, PEI, to the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, conference. Here is my one-minute acceptance speech. You see my book, “Return to Center: Simple Strategies to Navigate Distress, Depression, and Disconnection” was chosen for the Canadian Counselling book award. Notice the jig at the end! Click Here. ❤️🐞 

I send appreciation to Mo McKenna, Judy Dahm, Jannette Anderson, Valda Harris, Sylvia Plester-Silk , Ravi Tangri, Kimberly Lyall, and Pragmatic Wisdom, for not only your purchase, but writing a stellar Amazon review. You have made a significant difference in my resolve to get my work around emotional well-being out into the world.

Click here on Amazon.ca to learn more, while I wish you the ability to return to center.

Here’s to your continued resilience!
Patricia ❤️🐞

Two: Patricia’s Blogs/Articles

THE URGE TO FIX PEOPLE IS A COMMON THEME IN COUNSELING THERAPY

In counseling therapy sessions, a recurring theme often surfaces: the urge to fix people, especially loved ones. Whether in individual or couple counseling, this inclination to alter someone’s behavior or circumstance is a natural response to emotional pain. However, it can hinder personal growth. . . CLICK HERE

The late American poet, Maya Angelou wrote, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Angelou is indicating that it is important for women to include some laughter in their lives. Here is an exploration of women’s humor. . . CLICK HERE

Three: Video SPOT!

1. Frank Anderson MD and David Kessler — To Be Love (25.04min)

2. David Kessler: The Decision to Live Again — about grieving (22.16 min)

3. Nail Salon Comedy with Jennifer De Leon — most popular on Tik Tok (2.11min)

Patricia’s Videos

1. Feelings Vs. Emotions: What’s the Distinction? #short

3. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs: Courageously Love Yourself with Patricia Morgan and Genet Mehari (3.04 min)

Four: Opportunities with Patricia

11am – 12 pm MT, Thursday, June, 20, 2024

You can build or at least influence others’ abilities to stay steady or bounce back from error, discouragement, or adversity. Imagine understanding basic resiliency concepts and having the tools to empower yourself while igniting the best in others. Discover the essentials of empowering others through positive role modeling, encouraging strengths, effective coaching and much more.

You will:

1. Have a framework for understanding the concept of personal resilience.

2. Become conscious of the influence you have on others by being a resilient role model.

3. Be given the 5 most powerful skills of effective resiliency coaching.

4. Leave with dozens of words and phrases that empower without rescuing.

5. Discover the dynamics of the Drama Triangle to avoid unhelpful language and positioning.

7. Know how to build and sustain the best in others.

Who will benefit? Managers, supervisors, coordinators, team leads, volunteer coordinators, coaches, Boy Scout/Girl Guide Leaders, youth workers, caregivers, foster parents, parents, support workers, and anyone who cares about others.

“The difference she made to our people was they walked away strengthened, taking themselves a little more lightly; with additional knowledge and skills to make a positive impact in the lives of children, families and our communities.” Karen Pulla, YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka, Ontario

Cost: Free  
Sponsored by Maskwacis Cultural College, Micro-learning series
Online with Zoom: 11am – 12 pm MT, Thursday, June, 20, 2024
Sign up and share at this Registration Link: 

12 - 1.30pm ET Thursday, June 27, 2024 (online)

Sponsored by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA)

12 - 1.30pm ET Thursday, June 27th, 2024
Online via Zoom: This event will NOT be recorded. 
Continuing Education Credits: 1.5
Level:  Introductory/Intermediate

This session is based on Return to Center, the winner of CCPA’s counselling book award!

Join this online workshop to enhance your clinical insight into the nuances of client responses, emotional discomfort and safety, and trauma and resilience. You will not only be given a simplified and practical framework to utilize the Polyvagal Theory but will also have tools to better co-regulate with clients and create emotional safety.

  • Gain a basic understanding of the Polyvagal Theory and the autonomic nervous system.

  • Sharpen your ability to recognize signals of emotional discomfort and safety for yourself and clients.

  • Be able to identify your own and others' nervous system states: Charged, Give Up, and Centered.

  • Receive a Return to Center workbook to help promote calm, focus, and connection.

  • Explore effective strategies for guiding clients to Return to Center.

  • Develop increased self-awareness and resilience as a clinical counselor.

  • Leave empowered with practical skills to create a supportive and healing therapeutic environment.

Registration fees:
CCPA Members: $40
Non-Member: $55
Students: $30

Click Here to Register.

Notice Cindy’s brilliance of distilling lessons from our conversation. We chat about being a parent and how to learn and grow through challenging and demanding family dynamics.

A MESSAGE from Cindy Thompson:
“What does it take to transform life's most challenging seasons into a story of hope and inspiration?

In this powerful episode, we delve into the extraordinary journey of Patricia Morgan , author of "Love Her as She Is." Patricia's story is a testament to the unpredictable, heartwarming, and often heartbreaking journey of motherhood. When Patricia and her husband adopted their daughter Kelly at age 6, they embarked on a path filled with profound love, unique challenges, and endless fears. Years of navigating life's peaks and valleys together brought clarity when Kelly was diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

As a mother, coach, clinical counsellor, and author, Patricia is no stranger to adversity. Both a student and teacher of life, Patricia shares her inspiration for writing this book for Kelly, what she learned from Kelly, and what fuels the limitless love and strength within us all.

Patricia identifies the adversities that shaped her resilience journey and reveals her "secret sauce" for maintaining extraordinary energy and drive. Currently battling cancer, Patricia’s spirit remains unshaken, and her light shines bright!

Here are some key takeaways that truly resonated with me:
1. Embrace Change: Change is the only constant. Instead of resisting it, lean into it and find opportunities for growth.
2. Build a Support Network: Surround yourself with people who uplift and encourage you. Community and connection are vital during tough times.
3. Focus on What You Can Control: In the face of adversity, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Redirect your energy to the aspects within your control and take actionable steps forward.
4. Practice Self-Compassion: Be kind to yourself. Acknowledge your efforts and celebrate small victories along the way.

Let's start a conversation: How have you cultivated resilience in your own life or career? What strategies have helped you overcome your challenges? Share your stories and tips in the comments below! 👇

🎧 Listen on your preferred podcast platform or Click Here on Cindy’s website.

Five: More Opportunities for Resilience

Presentations — In-Person or Online
Keynotes/Workshops: CLICK HERE.

Presentation Skills: For those who want one-on-one time to develop a speaking business or simply a specific message and how to effectively deliver it. CLICK HERE.

Therapeutic Counselling: Can be delivered online globally and in person in Canada. CLICK HERE.

Publications: Reduced prices are available for quantity orders. To learn more about Patricia’s books CLICK HERE.

Please let me know how I might be of service at 403-830-6919 or [email protected] 

Your Spunky Seniorpreneur, Patricia ❤️🐞