by MESS+ | May 11, 2026 | Building Programs Supporting People, Strengthening Resiliency Through Self-Care
When tragedy strikes your faith community, who responds? Are they prepared? And who cares for the caregivers?These are questions every denominational leader deserves to answer with confidence. Faith communities are called to care — but many do not yet have structures...
by MESS+ | May 9, 2026 | Increase Awareness, Strengthening Resiliency Through Self-Care
I didn’t set out to create a protocol. I simply wanted to pause and reflect more deeply on the conversations I was having with people who were struggling. I spent 12 years as a crisis counselor (“CISM Specialist”) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center...
by MESS+ | Mar 25, 2026 | Mental Emotional and Spiritual Support, Strengthening Resiliency Through Self-Care, Uncategorized
Most helping professions talk about self-care. But often, self-care is treated as an afterthought. A reminder at the end of a long training.A bullet point on the final slide.A suggestion offered once the real content is finished. “Don’t forget to take care of...
by MESS+ | Mar 8, 2026 | Increase Awareness, Strengthening Resiliency Through Self-Care, Uncategorized
Every time we train a new group of helpers, the same thing happens. People arrive wanting skills. They want to learn how to: Listen better Respond when someone is overwhelmed Support others without saying the wrong thing So we teach.We demonstrate.We practice. But...
