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

"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

"Our Called to Care Board is so very grateful for your wonderful workshop. All who attended learned so much of value, and we hope to put it to good use in creating personal safety nets for ourselves. You have a special ministry in this work!" Jan Kinnier, Richmond Beach Congregational United Church of Christ

"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.

"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.

"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

Too Many in the Personal Safety Net

Q. How do I keep my Personal Safety Net list from rivaling my Christmas card list? I have so many people in my life, and the thought of keeping them all in the loop is tiring.

A. We'll remind you of the power of choice. Start small, with what you might call your "A" Team: those 3-10 folks who REALLY need to be there for you. Keep them deeply & fully informed. Be sure they know about each other & what you expect of them. Set up a phone tree or email group list to make this easier, and relax; feeling more secure. There can be a "B", and even a "C" team too - more about them later. Good luck. Let me know how this approach works for you - Judy

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Asking for help

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Careshare teams

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"Truly I appreciate your time given to the Family Resource Center community of providers. We will all process and initiate our steps to "connect" to our personal safety nets for ourselves and our clients. This is the third time I've heard you speak and I heard something new this time. Thank you!"

Paula Matthysse, Operations Manager, Family Resource Center, The Eastside's Human Services Campus