Preparing to Visit Your Loved One in Prison

Are you preparing to visit someone you love who is incarcerated in a jail, prison or detention facility? For the over 2 million who are incarcerated, visiting your loved one will be one of the best ways to help them along their re-entry journey. As visitations vary state-by-state, and institution-by-institution, it is important to know…

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Celebrating Others

When you are met face to face with someone else’s accomplishments, what is your reaction? Do you respond with “Why does this never happen to me?” or “Some people have all the luck”. As you consider your response, think of this, would you want someone else to celebrate you? Although it may seem counterintuitive, when…

March 10, 20230Comments

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Family Friendly Spring Activities

Spring is almost here. And for many families that means a whole new season of life. From sports and school responsibilities, to new opportunities and activities, you will have no problem filling your calendar from now until Christmas. As you begin to make plans, don’t forget to make plans to spend time with your family…

March 2, 20230Comments

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Family Time

Family time is one of the most important things you can do in your week. For many, intentional time spent together as a family has created some of the most memorable moments. From family vacations, to game nights or an evening together, family time will bring your family closer together and create an inseparable bond…

February 25, 20230Comments

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Prison Relationships

One of the most important things to someone who is incarcerated are their relationships. From children, friends, and family, to mentors and parole officers, creating and keeping healthy relationships is one of the keys to a healthy reentry after prison. Your loved one’s top priority should be the relationship with their loved ones at home.

February 22, 20230Comments

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Helping your partner overcome depression

Depression can be one of the hardest battles you or your loved one goes through. Although many of our injuries appear more visible, depression can be a dragon that is often fought in the shadows of one’s mind. For those who are waging this war, it can be draining, discouraging and a downright helpless feeling.…

January 31, 20230Comments

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New Year’s Resolution

As you consider what your new year’s resolution may be, here are some of the most popular New Year’s resolutions heading into the new year.

January 9, 20230Comments

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Establishing Family Rules

For many families, rules are one of the most common challenges they face. From blended families, single parents and a multitude of other challenges, setting family rules can seem an impossible task. Not only do rules provide healthy boundaries, it offers consistency, trust and a renewed sense of connection as a family unit. As families…

December 15, 20220Comments

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Christmas Time in Prison

Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year for most people! There are family get-togethers, shopping, vacations, and so much more! Christmas is also one of the hardest times of the year for people. Their family might be celebrating Christmas in a prison visiting room, grieving the loss of a loved one,…

December 8, 20220Comments

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Sharing Meals with an Inmate

Sharing a meal with a loved one is one of the best ways to connect. Not only does sharing a meal create a time to be together as an ice breaker, it is a special bond in the life of every family. For those who have a loved one in prison, these such meals are…

December 2, 20220Comments

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