Good things come to those who wait work.
Recovery can be a slow and arduous process.
‘Will I be ready to get back to work by the end of the month?’ clients might ask hopefully.
I shake my head knowing silently that after a career of service it will likely take more than a month to turn things around.
The good news is, good things do in fact come to those who are willing to put the work in.
We see it in our community. Veterans and first responders who’ve been chipping away at their injuries are indeed emerging as new versions of themselves. Instead of feeling overwhelmed with anxiety at the thought of attending a group program, they strap on their athletic gear, rubber boots, sunhats, and hiking shoes as we climb tree tops, go fly fishing, forage for wild cranberries and complete hikes together.
Rather than trying to protect themselves by staying at home, these wise souls understand that with risk comes reward.
It is only through leaps of faith, breaths of courage and hard work that recovery starts to take shape. Every single one of the people behind the smiling faces you may have seen in recent photos, was likely at one point hesitant to leave the safety of home.
Not only are they engaging, they but they are eagerly asking when the next time is that they can bring their partners and spouses.
The work of recovery is good not just for those who are injured, but also for their families. When we look after ourselves the whole world benefits.
We are excited to be offering four great group programs in the upcoming months:
Community Connection 9-noon October 7th, 21st
Maintaining Health October 17th
Advanced Skills in Trauma Recovery
Thursdays November 7th, 14th, 28th, December 5th, 12th
Mind/Body Health & Recovery
Fridays November 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, December 5th
Call (902) 472-2972 or email Julie at info@landingstrong.com
to learn more, or sign up.
We hope to see you soon,
Belinda Seagram, Ph.D., R. Psych.
Executive Director, Landing Strong
