All I can say is …. OMG. The September 9th CT STRONG conference with Constance Arnold was amazing.

Constance was so cool and down to earth. What I like most is that she uncovered a lot of “why” things might not be working for people, and discussed “how to’s” to find the solution.

For example, Constance uncovered core beliefs. I don’t think we talk enough about them as a culture. A core belief of mine is that I “am not good enough.” According to what Constance says, “what you believe, you bring about.”

So, in my own life, I can see that in ways like caretaking (going the extra mile to win approval), or getting nervous around people, being afraid they will judge me. That is just one example of how core beliefs can play out.

Constance lays the foundation for change:

meditation
visualization
affirmation

Has anyone learned something about themselves or wellness from the CT STRONG Conference?

This is a A free Mental Health First Aid course, which will be offered through Greenwich Hospital at their Rye Brook (NY) location on Oct 26 & 27. 

Key Focus:

• The prevalence of mental illnesses in the U.S.
• The potential warning signs of the most common mental health disorders.
• A 5 step action plan to assist an individual in crisis.
• Resources available to help someone with a mental health problem.

MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS!

Sponsored by the Community Health Improvement Partnership

Free, but “must register” by calling 203.863.4444 (Limited Space)

Facilitated by Judith Stonger, MA, CPP, CARC – Vice President of Prevention, Wellness and Recovery at Wheeler Clinic