PCAIN Updates & Reminders No images? Click here As Director of Prevent Child Abuse Indiana, I enjoyed an opportunity to gaze upon a large group of families partaking in a holiday celebration event and was reminded how unique the composition of families is. No matter how we find ourselves into our “family,” whether through birth, choice, or even circumstance, the benefits of inclusion in a family are profound. There are significant benefits like emotional support, a sense of belonging, unconditional love, a safety net during challenging times, opportunities for personal growth, and a foundation for learning important life skills, all of which contribute to overall well-being and happiness. As we move into a new year, be intentional to reflect upon your family, how you may embrace or invest in it more fully, and opportunities which may exist to expand and share the love your family has to offer with another who may not be quite so fortunate. Life is tough and sometimes does not offer many choices, but sharing the richness of our love is free, something we all can do, and often brings with it unexpected riches. Jeff Wittman, MBA, PCAIN Director Improve your mindset and your health with simple shifts to your thinking and actions. Winston Churchill said that “a pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Having a positive attitude can help you make the best of difficult situations. A positive mindset may help you find solutions to problems, or it may help you realize that what first seemed like a problem really isn’t a big deal after all. And negative thoughts don’t just affect your mood … they also affect your health. Researchers found that people who had a positive outlook were one-third less likely to have a heart attack or other heart issue within five to 25 years than those with a more negative outlook—even if they had a family history of heart disease.1 Luckily, positive thinking is a skill that anyone can learn. Here are five tips to train yourself to think positively.
Put these tips into practice and notice how much better you feel. Once you’re thinking positively, you’ll realize you can do anything! You can even earn a degree. If you’re working full time, you’ll need to use the power of positive thinking to figure out how to balance your job and education. Earning a degree online is a great option, whether you want to earn a bachelor’s degree or an advanced degree, like a master’s or a PhD. Accredited online colleges go through the same accreditation process as campus-based colleges, and online education allows you to take courses from home or anywhere else you have internet access. Plus, online courses give you the benefit of completing coursework at whatever time works best for you. This enables you to continue working while earning your degree. 1Source: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-power-of-positive-thinking PCAIN Nurturing Fathers Parenting Class Series PCAIN's Upcoming Virtual Trainings
More virtual classes to be posted soon, so please check our website at Events Calendar Happy Retirement, Kathy! It is with mixed emotions of joy and sadness we announce the retirement of PCAIN Support Specialist, Kathy King, on Dec 31, 2024. Kathy has been a valued Villages employee for more than 26 years, most of those spent as a critical member of the Prevent Child Abuse Indiana team. Kathy has been a tireless servant advocate for children and her presence will be missed! |