Necessary Services: Job Training

Community, Crisis, LYDIA

The Book Lounge and Cafe So why a bookstore? Because I love reading. Because I want to share my passion for reading and learning. Because meeting, connecting, over a good book – there’s nothing else like it. How will it work? Well, clients who want to work with us...

First Days at a New Job

Crisis, Life Coach, Life Skills

The kids and I have been rewatching episodes of a t.v. show where the mom got a new job, really without discussing it with the rest of the family – discussing it, but not really listening to the concerns of all involved…. The other day, I was talking to a friend about...

Steps to “Size Up” Your Current Situation

Community, Crisis, Life Coaching

Sizeup – as presented by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) The nine steps in “sizeup” are: Gather the facts. Assess and communicate the damage. Consider probabilities. Assess your own situation. Establish priorities. Make decisions. Develop plans of action....

Launching Your Dreams into Action

Community, Crisis, Life Coaching, LYDIA

What do we mean by “launching your dreams into action”? Why do we use that particular phrasing? Dreams. What are they? Dreams 1: a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep 2: an experience of waking life having the characteristics of a dream:...

Intentional Parenting: Alternatives to Losing Your Cool

Crisis, Parenting Class

According to CYFD (Children, Youth and Families Department) : There are twelve alternatives to lashing out at your child. Review them. What works for you? Do these tips/tricks help you better control your anger, or your feelings? Is it okay to yell at your children?...

Families in Crisis

Community, Crisis, LYDIA, Parenting Class

What does it mean to be a family in crisis? What is a crisis? Merriam Webster defines crisis as: noun cri·sis \ˈkrī-səs\ : a difficult or dangerous situation that needs serious attention* plural cri·ses \ˈkrī-ˌsēz\ 1 a : the turning point for better or worse in an...