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"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

Will I Ever Get My Life Back?

Q. WILL I EVER GET MY LIFE BACK? I see myself as the central support person for my friend. He asks for so much from me that I sometimes despair or resent him.

A. WOW! YES! YOU CAN! Start now to take some steps.

First, it sounds like you need a nap, or maybe a vacation... or at the very least a walk around the block to clear your head. However, when you return you'll be faced with the same situation. So here are some tips that you can adapt to fit your situation:

Brainstorm other ways to handle some of your friend's "requests." Ask for help if you get stuck. And know that we all get into situations bit by bit. You can get out the same way.
Think: you may not like all the choices but even just thinking about them will increase your sense of power and strength!
Take time to add support to and draw upon your own team and it will pay off in the long run. You, too, need care, wisdom, love, ideas and distraction.
Set limits - it's challenging, but practice will help.
Balance your own life, making sure your own health and priorities are part of your focus.

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Asking for help

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Care for caregivers

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"It is apparently time for the personal and individual side of social and humanitarian services to start getting an increased emphasis in light of today's not so pleasant environment. 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

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