by Sister Diane Burgoon, Stake Self-Reliance Group Coordinator, 330-430-9912, diane.burgoon@yahoo.com
New Self-Reliance Class!
The Akron Ohio Stake has been invited to participate in a pilot for a new self-reliance class – Emotional Resilience. Topics include:
- Building Emotional Resilience
- Healthy Thinking Patterns
- Our Body and Emotions
- Managing Stress and Anxiety
- Understanding Sadness and Depression
- Overcoming Anger
- Managing Addictive Behaviors
- Building Healthy Relationships
- Providing Strength to Others
- Moving Forward with Faith
This is a very timely and inspired program. We will be holding one or more virtual groups, which will be announced soon. You will need access to a computer and the internet. Perhaps you feel that you don’t need to improve in these areas, but keep in mind that you can always learn skills to help you be a better minister to others. Below is a link to the manual that you can review. We will be getting hard copies that can be delivered to you if you choose to join a class.
Survey
Thank you to all who participated in our self-reliance survey. We had a great response with 209 people taking part. Here are some highlights from the survey:
Do you have a desire to further your education by earning a certificate or degree?
62% – No desire. 12% – Strong desire.
Are you looking to improve your job situation?
61% – No desire. 13% – Strong desire.
Do you have a desire to improve your understanding of the gospel?
55% – Strong desire. 3% – No desire.
Do you have a need to improve you and your family’s financial situation?
38% – No need. 18% – Strong need.
Do you have a desire to learn how to improve your emotional resilience to better cope with life’s challenges?
28% – No need. 17% – Strong desire.
Twenty people requested to be contacted for more information.
Contact your ward Self-Reliance Specialist, or myself, for more information on joining a self-reliance group or Pathway. If you have any other questions or concerns, please let me know.
For more information on becoming or helping others become more self-reliant, see:
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/self-reliance/blog
The Lord has declared, It is my purpose to provide for my saints. (D&C 104:15)
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