How to overcome offense

Relationships can be one of the most fulfilling things we experience in life. From relationships, to friendships with family members and loved ones, human connection is an essential aspect to building a fulfilling and successful life. In every relationship, there is an opportunity for offense to be created. Be it from a misunderstanding, a harsh word…

November 25, 20220Comments

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Holiday visits in Prison

The holiday season can bring some of the best memories. From time with family, to making memories and celebrating each family’s unique cultural heritage, there are many reasons the holidays are special. For many it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be an incredibly challenging time. Those with a loved one…

November 23, 20220Comments

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Family Prison Re-entry

Re-entering

When returning to society after spending time in prison, there is one thing you are going to need a lot of: patience. Patience for how others may treat you, patience for securing jobs, and patience for feeling secure in your new life. Research shows that it takes an average of three years to be fully…

June 27, 20220Comments

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Preparing your child for a prison visit

Prison visits can be intimidating. If you’ve never visited a loved one in prison before it can seem intimidating, maybe even a little scary. Obeying the visiting rules, regulations and procedures specific to the prison can be daunting to say the least. But making the effort to foster the relationship between the child and loved one in…

March 16, 20220Comments

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Family Time In Prison

It is crucial to remember that staying connected with your loved one in prison is one of the most important things you can do to help them stay focused on their re-entry. From writing letters, to phone and video calls. Investing your time and energy into your loved one in prison means more to them…

January 14, 20220Comments

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Holiday Leadership Mental Health Prison

New Year’s Resolution

We have all experienced pain in one form or another, be it the death of a loved one or the imprisonment of a partner. Not a single family is immune to these moments in life. In our low moments, we may not have the strength to see the light at the end of the tunnel.…

January 4, 20220Comments

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10 Games to play over the phone

In this season, you may not be able to visit your loved one in person for a variety of reasons. From COVID limitations to having a loved one in prison, it can be challenging for a family to be able to connect in-person. Regardless of the reason, here are some activities to play over the phone.

December 21, 20210Comments

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Holiday Prison Visits

There are few greater gifts you can give a loved one in prison than quality time. As you get ready to visit your loved one in prison, its crucial to make a plan. Planning your trip means you are creating the best experience in the visiting room. As you are planning to visit your loved…

November 30, 20210Comments

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Overcoming Fear

Fear holds us back. Regardless of our life experiences, we can fall prey to fear and its debilitating symptoms. Sometimes fear comes from things that have happened in our past and other times it can be caused by the uncertainty of the future. But letting fear win is not an option. With practice and the…

September 24, 20210Comments

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When Change Takes Time

5 Reminders for When You Feel Like Giving Up Nearly everyone wants to set goals for self-improvement. But nearly everyone also has a hard time achieving those goals. (How are your New Year’s Resolutions going? Do you even remember what they were at this point?) Change happens slowly. When you want change to happen quickly, slow…

September 6, 20210Comments

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