3rd Thursday Talks: Putting yourself F.I.R.S.T.

501 West 107th Street,Kansas City MO 64114

16 February, 2023

Description

Presented by Carlo Griseta, Spiritual Care Counselor for Novus Hospice, this course is designed to assist the student with a greater awareness of the vital need for healthy coping skills and self-care strategies through contemplation and application of 5 key areas: Forgiveness, Identity, Responsibility, Supports and Transitions (1) Forgiveness - What emotional or mental baggage are you carrying that prevents or hinders you from being efficacious with clients, friends or family? - Emotional and mental baggage becomes the debris that can hinder your progress. (2) Identity - Positive versus negative self-talk - Rumination and the endless merry-go-round. - Healthy habits - Shame and blame (3) Responsibility - Roadblocks to acceptance. - Just do it - minimization, rationalization and justification (4) Supports - Friends who were where you were - Friends who are where you are. - Friends who are where you want to be. (5) Transition - Setting SMART Goals (Timelines provide for re-evaluation, change and success)