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" Additional information may cause you to change your mind, and thus your feelings... Resentment might change to compassion and a desire to help. A more accurate understanding...may cause you to deepen, rather than [withdraw] from the relationship."
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Dear <<First Name>>,
Last month, we were highlighting the transitions of life this time of year. This month, we want to lean into those transitions and talk about the importance of support, rapport, and the ability to find joy in these new (or changing) roles in life. If you've started a new job, are spending more or less time with family, meeting new people out and about, or still trying to connect online in the many new virtual spaces, creating, maintaining, and finding joy in relationships (even and especially with ourselves) is so important.
One of the great things about our modules is that you can take them at your own pace and from anywhere you have access to the internet. That means you can engage in a module lesson on your lunch break; poolside, beating the heat; on vacation; near to home or far away! Our modules have important tips and practices to help support you in knowing yourself and your story, fostering healthy communication, increasing wellbeing in relationships, and even finding a path towards Inner Joy! Visit HealingEdu.org for more and to enroll in an online module today.
If you are on this mailing list, even if you have just stumbled upon this email, or were forwarded our content by a friend, we want you to know that you are part of our Foundation family! Wherever you are, your FFCH family is here to support your wellbeing and we hope you are able to make time this month to engage with us online.
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Below you will find:
- A new way to support FFCH by donating stock, via DonateStock.
- Everything you need to know to enroll in an online learning module over the summer.
- A highlight reel and more info on our newest module: 6 Layers Towards Inner Joy.
- A spotlight on our board member Terry Sherman.
- A link to Susanna's newest blog for Psychology Today and an interview she gave with Humans of Fuzia.
- FFCH on the airwaves: the schedule for Susanna's "Finding Our Fit" radio show Thursdays at 5pm and the recording from a recent episode with guest host Dr. Omega Wilson.
- An Ally's Insight's video on Mindfulness and Listening.
- And more...
Please forward this email on to anyone who may be interested and if you were forwarded this email, visit our website to sign up for our email list. Check out our social media links below and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter. Follow us for the latest news, weekly themes like our recent series on Native Plants, helpful tips, quotes from the blog, and more. |
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Your donations are invaluable for allowing us to work in our communities and take action to achieve our goals. Thank you!
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A NEW WAY TO DONATE!
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We are excited to announce a new way for you to make a bigger impact while saving more when you support our mission. Did you know that when you donate appreciated stock, you can avoid capital gains tax while deducting 100% of the value of the contribution? It’s a win-win for you and us. And now it’s fast, safe, and free to give smart and save more.
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We have partnered with DonateStock to enable our supporters to make stock donations in 10 minutes or less. Get started here! Want to learn more? Download the stock gifting guide for donors!
We are grateful for your support!
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Educational Modules
All of our beautiful, interactive modules are available 24/7 to anyone with a smartphone, tablet, or internet browser!
Our reflective learning model allows you to dive deep and explore what habits are serving you, as well as what habits are causing harm to ourselves, our relationships, and Earth. All of our modules are beautifully versatile. Individuals may take them on their own, together in small or large groups, in-person or online, and across generations if desired.
Our growing slate of basic skill modules, offered with sliding scale* tuition, currently include Relationship Wellbeing (Youth or Adult), Happiness 101, Navigating Anxiety, Implementing a Zero Waste Lifestyle, Consciously Creating Wellness, Reducing Your Carbon Footprint, Race Through Storytelling 1, Hearing for Healing, and our newest: 6 Layers Towards Inner Joy!
If you have been considering taking a module, but just haven't been able to decide which one, try one of our sample lessons and/or take our quiz today!
*This means that you pay what you can, with the goal of making each module accessible to everyone. Those who are able to pay more subsidize those who may need to pay less or nothing at all.
Click on the HEARD image above or the button below to access our full catalogue:
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NEW MODULE SPOTLIGHT:
Our newest module, 6 Layers Towards Inner Joy, is now open for enrollment. In this module, learners will explore six different layers that can get in our way of experiencing and creating joy. These six layers can also prevent us from mindfully experiencing happiness. While you work to unravel each of the 6 layers, you will learn practical skills, make behavioral goals, and encounter alternate perceptions which will offer you an abundance of joy, creativity, and freedom.
Be aware - This module may be life changing!
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(Click on the image above to view a preview video of this new module.)
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Have you taken any of our modules, like Relationship Wellbeing (another great module for Mental Health Awareness)? Want to help us spread the word and get others excited about all you practiced and learned? Please fill out our module survey and/or email Ally with your testimonial: ally@familyandcommunityhealing.org.
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MODULE FACILITATION
Though our modules are self-guiding and self-facilitating, we recognize that some would rather have some additional guidance. Therefore, we’ve added a facilitation program, where FFCH walks your group through the module of your choice! Contact Shakim@familyandcommunityhealing.org to learn more.
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FFCH FAMILY SPOTLIGHT:
We are pleased to introduce you to our wonderful board member, Terry Sherman (pictured below on the right, with her daughter, Megan):
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"I felt incredibly honored when Susanna asked me to join the Foundation for Family and Community Healing Board. I have long admired her grace and resilience when faced with adversity – she is such an inspiration to me. Her leadership and passion for fostering stronger relationships has forged many wonderful collaborations over the past four years. This work is vitally important in helping to heal a fractured world and working toward creating a kinder and more sustainable global community.
I am eager to learn how we can all do our part in breaking the cycle of unhealthy family patterns and bolstering mental health resources available to our young people. Mental health should be viewed as an integral component of our overall health and well-being. Please take advantage of our learning modules, and you will also want to tune into Susanna’s radio program as well as her blog for topics relevant to the problems we are all facing today."
We are honored to have you on with us on this mission, Terry. Many thanks to you and all of the FFCH board. We are so grateful for your support!
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NEW BLOG POST:
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Susanna's newest blog for Psychology Today: "The Importance of Rapport" click on the image below to read:
Follow us on social media to keep up with the latest news and announcements in between these newsletters, like this highlight series from Susanna's PT blog above: |
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NEW INTERVIEW:
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Take a moment to read Susanna's interview with Humans of Fuzia (HOF). HOF is on a storytelling mission. They state that "storytelling helps us build each other and reconnect with life. It is an empowering feeling to know that you’re not alone in your journey." This month, HOF asked Susanna to share her story. In this interview, she discusses the Foundation, how this work has impacted her life, and gives some great motivational advice to others. Read her interview by clicking on the image below!
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FINDING OUR FIT
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FFCH is on the radio and you can be too!
Every Thursday at 5pm you can call in and join in as we discuss and connect with our world by live stream on Facebook, The Work FM website, or local Richmond radio 93.9FM. Click on the images below to see a recent episode, follow The Work FM on YouTube or Facebook to catch the episodes as they air. Use the button below to access the full playlist, watch live, get caught up, and/or re-visit your favorites today!
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Upcoming Shows:
- July 21st: Susanna's guest this week will be John Igwebuike. John is a thought leader in the area of effective listening skills, and is founder of Guanacaste: The Lead Listening Institute, which helps organizations, groups, and individuals tap the positive power of effective listening.
- July 28th: Susanna will be talking with Sylvia Clute about Unitive Justice or "Justice as Love" which recognizes the interconnectedness of all that is--that what we do to others, in some way, we do to ourselves. Sylvia is the President and Richmond Program Coordinator for the Alliance of Unitive Justice.
- August 4th: A conversation with Namugga Mabel of the Namugga Mabel Foundation (NMFL) in Kampala, Uganda. NMFL is a non-profit dedicated to improving the standard of living for children and the community at large who are in need, in and around Kampala.
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ALLY'S INSIGHTS
Please take a moment to view this short video from Ally, below. This is from the FFCH series titled "Ally's Insights." In this video, Ally discusses how important it is take a moment to be mindful when we are listening to others. This kind of listening habit can be tough to build but our modules can be a great place to start visit HealingEdu.org to learn more and enroll in a module today. If you are interested in building your listening skills, Hearing for Healing is a great place to start!
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