Your Uplift - February 2025

Patricia's Resiliency eNewsletter ❤️🐞

Author

Patricia Morgan
February 18, 2025

Table of Contents

ONE. On a Personal Note

Hard Stuff

What Happened? It’s Hard to be Canadian!

What? Being Canadian is suddenly a problem. Are you kidding me? Our beloved place on the globe is problematic?

I recently attended an online program about getting speaking engagements in the US. I was comfortable with “be a little bolder, not quite so polite,” and “be direct and make the problem you solve clear” but when I heard “take a photo of yourself in front of the American flag” my stomach knotted. No way. If I have a flag in a photo, it will be the Maple Leaf. I am a proud Canadian!

What about you? ❤️🐞

Uplifting Stuff

Giving and Receiving Love Brings Joy

In this month of love my days have been filled with giving and receiving heart-centered gestures. Hubby, Les and I hosted a sixtieth birthday party for our dear friend, Alnoor Damji. Alnoor has repeatedly done kitchen duty for my gatherings for women, authors, professional speakers, therapists, and my cancer treatment completion celebration. It felt satisfying to see him lap up the out-of-kitchen attention.

Early each February, I craft a dozen and more Valentines for loved ones and a handful of friends who live alone. it just feels darn good to do it!

February 13 and 14 I delivered three psycho-education messages and received ample mini-love notes from the audience, members of the Calgary Board of Education Support Staff. I was in my happy zone with Les as my technology Wing Man for their online conference. The three sessions, each 3-hours long were, How to Build Student Resilience, First Steps to Inner Child Work, and Speaking Up with Courage and Listening with Compassion. Yes, I delivered 9-hours of content and I loved every moment of it, including the odd technology challenge!

The evening of February 14 Les and I went out to dinner and enjoyed the musical repertoire of friend, Jacqueline Drew.

How did you send and receive love this month?

In the meantime, here’s to your continued resilience.
Patricia ❤️🐞

TWO: Patricia’s Helpful Blogs/Articles

At some point, we’ve all tried to control our relationships, especially with loved ones. Yet, the idea that we can control another human being’s thoughts, emotions, and choices is not only unrealistic but also can create relationship misunderstanding and friction. True personal power, freedom, and connection come from letting go of the illusion of control.

While we have influence, we do not have . . CLICK HERE

“Lacking a sense of psychological safety, people shut down, often without realizing it. They are less likely to seek or accept feedback and also less likely to experiment, to discuss errors, and to speak up about potential or actual problems.”
Christine Porath, professor, at Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina and author of Mastering Civility

The topic of psychological safety often emerges when I work with my counselling therapy clients. Many of them struggle to work in toxic environments while others are often in relationships with emotional, mental, and sometimes . . .  CLICK HERE

THREE: Resiliency Video Picks

1) Welsh boy treble Cai Thomas (12y) sings HEAVENLY Laudate Dominum I can’t imagine what it would be like to just open your mouth and have magic come out.(3.57 min)

2) An Intervention to Help Put Aside Resentment with Terry Real (3.08 min)

Patricia’s Videos

FOR EXECUTIVE and PROFESSIONAL WOMEN

Tue, Feb 25, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM MST

Discover how to achieve personal satisfaction in life without compromising your career goals in this online event!

Join us for an insightful discussion on balancing personal happiness with professional achievements. Discover practical tips and strategies to achieve fulfillment in all aspects of your life. Our expert speakers will share their experiences and insights to help you navigate the challenges of maintaining a successful career while prioritizing your well-being. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how to thrive in both your personal and professional life! 

👉 To Register CLICK HERE

Today, I’m excited to share something that’s been a total game-changer for countless women on their health journey: The 4-Step Cheat Sheet for Success.

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SIX: Opportunities with Patricia

11am MT Saturday, Feb 22, 2025

Join us to explore tips and tools to improve your well-being!
This session is a must for those required to create emotional safety and connection.

“From cultivating healthy relationships and fostering self-compassion to connecting with nature, nurturing physical well-being, and exploring creative outlets, the book encourages a comprehensive approach to stress management that extends beyond the confines of a single strategy. It aims to empower readers to take charge of their mental health and make informed decisions regarding their well-being. “
Vincent T. Covello, PhD Founder and Director of the Center for Risk Communication. New York, New York

You will:
1. Have a basic understanding of the Polyvagal Theory and the autonomic nervous system.
2. Identify signals of emotional discomfort (danger) and signals of comfort (safety).
3. Map your own nervous system states: Charged, Give Up and Centered.
4. Have a list of strategies to increase calm, focus, and connection.
5. Explore ways to ground yourself and Return to Center.
6. Receive a session guide to support yourself and others to bring distress to calm.

 11am – 12pm MT, Saturday, February 22, 2025, with Patricia Morgan MA CCC

Part of Manisha Arora’s Micro-Learning Series. Register at: https://forms.gle/xj5vtN2HkqDFbq9N7  

For more information contact  [email protected]

Join us in this episode of the SOULgineering Podcast as we explore the insightful world of Patricia Morgan, a renowned therapeutic counselor and author. With a focus on resilience, Patricia dispels the complexities of emotional states and introduces practical strategies to navigate stress, trauma, and anxiety. Learn to identify your emotional states—from the charged to the give-up states—and discover how to move towards a more centered, fulfilling life. This engaging discussion will leave you with actionable steps to improve your emotional well-being and connect more deeply with yourself and others. Listen at CLICK HERE! 

3) Bassano Women’s Wellness Conference: Resilient Women - Empowered Futures

Delivering the upbeat program
Wondrous Western Women: The Feminine History of Alberta

SEVEN: 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 ❤️🐞