When you chose to enter a helping profession, you may have (understandably) been naive about just how taxing it can be to your own mental, emotional, and spiritual health. You set your sights on making a difference and no doubt
you have! Come check out how Ruth's five-part Joy RX helped her not only survive but thrive as a professional "helper" in mental health and social services for over 40 years!
You deserve to find your own way to healing as much as your clients do! Treat yourself to some time to focus on YOU! Self-care is not selfish. This is for those willing to admit they may be close to burnout! How do you - in the midst of helping (or doing your best to help) others - remember who you are apart from your work? This is another level - a deeper dive into the Self.
There are so many different kinds of loss.
The people you serve may experience
a variety of losses. The grief experienced when someone that matters to us dies is difficult in its own unique and challenging way.
Ruth's years as a
grief counselor with hospice helped her expand on what she already believed was a connection to the deeper parts of ourselves and the bridge between
life and death.
In this gentle, yet thought-provoking exploration of the thin line between life and death and the importance of grief, she helps you find ways
to cope, explore your own emotions, and help accompany others on their journey to healing.
Ruth is also available to come to your faith community to do a sermon of songs (15-30 minutes, whatever is needed) during the regular worship service. It can be effective to combine a morning sermon of songs with an afternoon or early evening workshop. If within driving distance, it could also be in context of a weekly class, utilizing one of her two books.