Emotional Resilience by Sister Diane Burgoon, Stake Self-Reliance Group Coordinator, 330-430-9912, diane.burgoon@yahoo.com In the new Self-Reliance group, Emotional Resilience, we recently learned the difference between sadness and depression.  From the manual: Sadness is described as feelings of sorrow, unhappiness, and grief, and it is a nor­mal part of our experience here on earth. Sadness can … More Self-Reliance Corner

by Sister Diane Burgoon, Stake Self-Reliance Group Coordinator, 330-430-9912, diane.burgoon@yahoo.com Self-Reliance Groups We had a fantastic response to the new Self-Reliance class, Emotional Resilience.  We have around 49 participating in four groups.  We also have 12 people in our Personal Finance group.  These classes will end in October, so we will probably wait to start … More Self-Reliance Corner

Congratulations to this year’s Pathway Finishers! Amalia Lorenzana – Akron Ward Susan Fenton – Canton Ward Eric Heller – New Philadelphia Bobbijo Hostler – New Portage Branch Alicia Rafferty – New Portage Branch Michael Rafferty – New Portage Branch Kirsten Fitzgerald – Tallmadge Ward Marilyn Meeks – Wooster Ward Great Job! ARE YOU A CANDIDATE … More PathwayConnect

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 … More Self-Reliance Corner

by Sister Diane Burgoon, Stake Self-Reliance Specialist 330-430-9912, diane.burgoon@yahoo.com Virtual Groups We are looking to start a virtual Personal Finance self-reliance group soon.  You will need access to a computer and the internet. There are 12 sessions where you will interact with others as you practice the principles of self-reliance by learning how to eliminate … More Self-Reliance Corner

by Sister Diane Burgoon, Stake Self-Reliance Specialist, 330-430-9912, diane.burgoon@yahoo.com Employment Resources There is a new section on the Church’s website regarding employment services.  There are articles and links to several new online resources to help members in an active job search or otherwise struggling with employment. https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/get-help/employment Virtual Groups One hundred ninety-eight people across Indiana, … More Self-Reliance Corner

                     by Sister Diane Burgoon, Stake Self-Reliance Specialist (330-430-9912, diane.burgoon@yahoo.com) Communication is key to our success.  You need to know how to hear others as well as be heard.  We can talk and talk, but without doing so in an effective manner, we might not be … More Self-Reliance Corner

  It’s true! Heavenly Father wants His children to have all the blessings that are available to us. There must be effort on our part, however, and He has provided a way that we can seek these blessings. One of the blessings He desires for us, is to be financially self-reliant. You can put gospel … More Self-Reliance Corner

Path to a Better Job by Sister Diane Burgoon, Stake Self-Reliance Specialist Looking to improve your employment?  There’s a formula for that! Act in Faith + Work Hard + Work Smart = Success! The Self-Reliance class – Find a Better Job can help you develop the skills to improve your employment opportunities.  Ask your ward … More Self-Reliance Corner