"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

Effectiveness

Effectiveness in our Personal Safety Nets is similar to the effectiveness of our fire departments. It is both an individual and team effort and involves multiple ingredients, as in Steps to Having a Strong Safety Net.

1. Planning - individual and team
2. Preparation - foreseeing probable challenges and preparing for them
3. Individual and team training - in communication and coordination
4. Knowing your personal limits and how to ask for assistance in a timely and effective manner
5. Lots of heart for the effort, your team members and making a critical difference

Thank you firefighters - thank you Safety Net members. Creating a more caring and connected world is everyone's responsibility. Join us.

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Careshare teams

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Planning