Creating a re-entry plan

The sights, sounds and smells are a unique experience unlike any other. As someone serves their time in prison, they will enter a new season that offers many unique challenges. One of these unique challenges is preparing for re-entry. If someone fails to prepare for their coming home properly, they may find themselves doing the…

August 18, 20230Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

8 Steps to take when a loved one goes to prison

You may find yourself feeling alone, afraid, and in despair. You are not alone. There are many people, just like you going through a similar struggle. In fact, for the over 2 million families with a loved one in prison, this shared feeling is something that many can relate to.

August 11, 20230Comments

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Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Starting Over

There are times in everyone’s lives where we are forced to make a change. These transitions are often the cause of incredible distress in one’s life. Although this may seem very lonely, you are not alone. You may feel lost and without a plan, but you are not alone. Don’t be discouraged if you feel…

August 8, 20230Comments

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Activities Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Your loved one is in prison, now what?

The reality has sunk in, your loved one is in prison. Regardless of the reason, it may feel like your whole world is turned upside down; without a doubt theirs is. As you are navigating what is perhaps one of the most difficult moments in your life, we put together some suggestions to help keep…

July 25, 20230Comments

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Overcoming Anxiety

We have all experienced stressful seasons throughout our lives. Stress comes with the territory. Stress, although normal, can lead to anxiety – a powerful hindrance in our lives if left unchecked. The reality is that 3 in 10 Americans will go through a season of heightened anxiety. Whether this season be short, or prolonged, this…

July 21, 20230Comments

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Leadership Mental Health Re-entry

Developing your Leadership Goals

Many believe that leadership is reserved for the elect few of the world. Still others think it is a title given and nothing else. The reality is that leadership is a skill that can be learned, developed and honed. Anyone can be a boss, but it will require effort to be a leader.

June 27, 20230Comments

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Activities Leadership Mental Health Re-entry

A Life of Fortitude

The reality of life is that we all must face challenging seasons. Whether they are big or small, trauma and hardship has the potential to sidetrack your life and affect every other area of your life. Although it is important to allow yourself time to overcome hardship, developing a lifestyle of resiliency will allow you…

June 5, 20230Comments

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Leadership Mental Health Prison Re-entry

Finding peace in Hard Times

Hard times are part of the human experience. From financial, to emotional, to a loved one’s incarceration sentence, there are many reasons why one may feel they are in hard times. As you seek to overcome a challenging season, you may feel like you have no way to change your reality. If you feel like…

May 22, 20230Comments

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Family Mental Health Prison Re-entry

How to Support a Loved One in Prison

When a loved one goes to prison, it will dramatically change your family’s lives. While it will no doubt impact your life profoundly, this new season will also affect every area of their life. There are ways to not only support your loved one, but empower them to stay strong and keep your family intact.

May 15, 20230Comments

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Leadership Mental Health

How to Make Meaningful Connections

One of the most meaningful things in a person’s life are those they are closest to. From friends and family, to the neighbor they can count on to let their dog out, relationships are part of what defines us as humans and brings value to our lives. Whether we are talking about transactional relationships like…

May 10, 20230Comments

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