"Once you begin thinking about it, there are numerous opportunities to make Personal Safety Nets work within your own life and the lives of the people you love." James J. Marshall-Ward, Executive Director, Rosehedge/Multifaith Works.

"Funny how situations that seem initially as overwhelming can be less so, with the love and support of friends, and by taking action." B. J. Bullert

"Your presence, respect, clarity helped build community on the spot." NEST (North East Seattle Together) seminar attendee.

"I’ll always be grateful for reading “Personal Safety Nets” and the help and guidance it provided when my father was ill." Rachael Weakland

"It's helpful to learn to be intentional about things we take for granted - that's the real value of this training." Camp Fire USA seminar attendee.

"A Plan Beats a Panic Every Time." Jane Bryant Quinn

"Thank you for writing your book Personal Safety Nets. I'm sure that I will read it a number of times over the next several years and draw new lessons from it each time." Jeff Greene

"I wish everyone had this training!" Navos seminar attendee

"My plans are to utilize some of this poetic wisdom and work with Judy Pigott and her great methodology in handling personal crisis." Ralph Johnson

"Every congregation should address this." Seattle University School of Theology and Ministry seminar attendee

Teaching you the skills to pull people, plans and paper together to handle life's challenges and changes

Founder's Interview with Enrique Cerna, KCTS-9, Public Television

In March 2009, Seattle public television station, KCTS 9, referenced the work of Personal Safety Nets as part of its seven part series titled "Tough Times." Co-authors John Gibson and Judy Pigott were interviewed about the relevance of Personal Safety Nets in the economic downturn.

An earlier show in the KCTS 9 series focused on housing. Follow the link http://www.kcts9.org/video/housing-part-3-7 to watch this episode and see Judy at the 9-minute mark discussing Safety Nets and housing.

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A Personal Safety Nets Story:

Personal Safety Net used in Weight Loss

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A reader shared her weight loss story with us, showing how the support and strength of her own Personal Safety Net enabled her to loose and maintain weight loss.

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