"The distinction between an intention and resolution is small but important... [intentions, these] softer, often unmeasurable objectives associated with soft skills are just as important, or more, for 2022."
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Happy New Year, <<First Name>>,
2021 was quite a year, with all of its challenges and changes, it offered us many opportunities for growth! Here at the Foundation for Family and Community Healing, we have every intention to continue that growth and make the best of all that 2022 has to offer, whatever that may be. We hope you will join us on that ongoing journey. We have so many wonderful things in the works for the coming months, exciting partnerships, and many opportunities to share the FFCH mission and vision with the wider community. You can find more about all of that below.
On top of her recent appointment as Interim Co-Chair of the Board of the Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Earth, our convener for mission and vision, Susanna Calvert, has been busy writing for Psychology Today, Brainz Magazine, and our FFCH blog! Those articles, along with her weekly radio show, our educational modules, and our many social media channels, are all great ways to use the Foundation to supplement your wellbeing intentions and resolutions in this new year. Visit the website today to discover the many ways that FFCH can become a part of your path of wellbeing and connection to yourself, your community, and Earth in 2022: HealingEdu.org.
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Below you will find:
- A reminder to check out our modules and the website. A new year presents the perfect opportunity explore one of our modules!
- If you've already started a module or completed one, help us understand what helped you the most so we can share that with others! Learn more about submitting a testimonial below.
- FFCH on the airwaves: Remember to catch Susana's "Finding Our Fit" radio show every Thursday at 5pm--we have the full January lineup below!
- A link to Susanna's newest blog for Psychology Today, as well as her new article in Brainz Magazine.
- A spotlight on one of our behind the scenes FFCH family members, Sha-Kim Craft.
- Partner updates: Our newest partner The Estranged Heart podcast and a look back at the 804 Coaches for Change basketball tournament the we sponsored last month.
- And then, make sure you don't miss the end of this email for the newest "Ally's Insights" video and vote for Ally as the Chesterfield Chamber Young Professional of the year!
Please forward this email on to anyone who may be interested and if you were forwarded this email, please 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, Twitter, and more. Follow us for the latest news, weekly themes, like our #MondayMantra reminders below, and many more beautiful posts to remind us of how we are all connected and loved! We look forward to having you join us online soon. |
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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!
In honor of all this new year has to offer, start your journey into one of our modules! 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, and Consciously Creating Wellness.
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! There are a number of sample lessons live, right now on the website. Try one out today to find which module calls to you!
*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.
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What does the Foundation have to offer for your 2022 journey?
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Have you taken any of our modules? 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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Exciting News!
The annual Brainz 500 Global Awards is a prestigious list of top entrepreneurs and influential leaders who are recognized for their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.
We are thrilled to announce that our Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Susanna Wu-Pong Calvert, has been recognized this year. Her work through the Foundation for Family and Community healing supports us all in having healthy relationships with everyone and everything. Thank you @brainzmagazine!
Susanna also writes each month for Brainz Magazine. Check out her most recent article in our "to read" section below!
Foundation work in our community!
This month, Susanna and the Foundation will be giving a presentation about mental wellbeing with Rotary's Legislative Assembly. There she will connect with many leaders throughout our region. Having FOMO? FFCH can come present at your organization or workplace too!
Contact us to learn more.
Some of our recent feedback from talks and workshops included:
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MODULE FACILITATION
Though our basic relationship skill 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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To Read:
Susanna's newest article in Brainz Magazine:
Susanna's newest blog for Psychology Today, click on the image below to read her most recent blog, "What Comes After 'Take This Job and Shove It?'":
Newest FFCH blog post:
Follow us on social media to keep up with the latest news and announcements in between these newsletters: |
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FFCH Airwaves
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FFCH is on the radio and you can be too!
Every Thursday at 5pm you can call in and join Susanna 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 to catch the episodes as they air, or find an archive of all past interviews on YouTube.
 
Between now and our next newsletter, join Susanna for these exciting guests:
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FFCH Family Spotlight
This month, we want to introduce you to Sha-kim Craft, Convener of Community Engagement and module facilitation coordinator.
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We send out a big thank you to Sha-Kim, the many community partners she works with, and all of our wonderful module facilitators. The FFCH is rooted in community: our local communities, our families, and our Earth community. We could not do this work without all levels being engaged in this growth and outreach! Join our community today at www.HealingEdu.org.
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Partner with FFCH
FFCH is proud to partner with a number of businesses and organizations. This month, we would like to spotlight The Estranged Heart podcast and show you some highlights from the basketball tournament FFCH sponsored last month with 804 Coaches for Change.
Reach out to Ally Fisher at ally@familyandcommunityhealing.org or 508-404-0974 to find out more about partnership with the FFCH.
The Estranged Heart podcast offers support and community for navigating the emotional storms of parent and adult child estrangement and repairing and transforming relationships with one another in healthy and productive ways. Find out more on Facebook by clicking on the image above, visit The Estranged Heart on Spotify, on Apple podcasts, or on social media @theestrangedheart.
Last month, FFCH was one of the proud sponsors of the 804 Coaches for Change Community Classic basketball tournament. Here are some highlights from that event:
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FFCH is a proud member of the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce. Each year, Chesterfield Chamber recognizes excellence leaders and businesses who deserve recognition. This year, our very own Ally Fisher is one of the finalists for "Young Professional of the Year," please visit their site and
vote for Ally today!
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Ally's Insights
Please take a moment to view the newest, short video from Ally, below. This is from the FFCH series titled "Ally's Insights." In this video, Ally helps us appreciate how to set boundaries at work. We wish you all a productive and well balanced new year!
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