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Community and Support – Finding Others on the Healing Path
Healing from trauma is a courageous and transformative journey, but it doesn’t have to be a solitary one. Finding a community of individuals who are using The S.C.A.R.s. Method® for healing can be a powerful source of support and connection. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of joining or creating such a community… Read more
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The Healing Impact of Sharing – How to Tell Your Story
Healing from trauma is not just a personal journey; it’s a profound transformation that can inspire and support others on their paths to recovery. One powerful way to contribute to your healing process and provide hope to others is by sharing your story. In this blog post, we’ll explore the healing impact of storytelling and… Read more
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Rebuilding After Trauma – Creating Your Personal Healing Plan
Healing from trauma is a deeply personal and transformative journey. It’s a path of rediscovery, resilience, and growth. In this blog post, we’ll explore tips and strategies for creating a personalized healing plan that focuses on emotional and spiritual recovery. Why a Personal Healing Plan Matters A personalized healing plan is like a roadmap for… Read more
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Assessing Your Healing Journey – A Self-Reflection Guide
Healing from trauma is a deeply personal and transformative journey. Along the way, it’s important to pause and take stock of your progress. Self-assessment is a valuable tool that allows you to measure how far you’ve come, identify challenges that may still lie ahead, and make informed decisions about your healing path. In this blog… Read more
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The Power of Clarity in Healing – Journaling Prompts for Finding Clarity
Healing from trauma is a journey that often begins in the depths of confusion and emotional turmoil. It’s a path filled with complex emotions and tangled thought patterns. In this blog post, we’ll explore the transformative power of clarity in the healing process and provide a series of journaling prompts and exercises to help you… Read more
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Journaling Techniques for Separating from Trauma
Journaling is a powerful tool for healing from trauma, and in the first step of The S.C.A.R.s. Method®—”Separating from Trauma”—it plays a pivotal role. This step encourages us to distance ourselves from the traumatic experiences and emotions, gaining a fresh perspective on our story. In this blog post, we’ll explore practical journaling exercises and techniques… Read more
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Step 4: Rebuilding – Tools for Emotional and Spiritual Recovery
Healing from trauma is a journey of transformation, and in the fourth step of The S.C.A.R.s. Method®, “Rebuilding,” we embark on the path toward emotional and spiritual recovery. This step is all about equipping ourselves with the necessary tools to rebuild our lives after trauma, fostering emotional stability, setting healthy boundaries, and nurturing our spiritual… Read more
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Step 3: Self-Assessment – Measuring Progress on the Healing Journey
Embarking on a journey of healing from trauma is akin to embarking on a quest of self-discovery. It’s a path filled with ups and downs, challenges, and triumphs. In the third step of The S.C.A.R.s. Method®, “Self-Assessment,” we delve into the importance of measuring progress on this healing journey. This stage is vital because it… Read more
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Step 2: Finding Clarity – Uncovering Root Causes
Healing from trauma is a complex journey that often begins with a fog of confusion and emotional turmoil. In the second step of The S.C.A.R.s. Method®, “Finding Clarity,” we delve into the profound significance of gaining insight and understanding. This step is pivotal because it allows us to uncover the root causes of our emotions… Read more
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Step 1: Separating from Trauma – The First Crucial Step
Healing from trauma is a journey that requires courage, self-reflection, and a willingness to confront the emotional wounds we carry. The first crucial step on this path is “Separate,” a stage in The S.C.A.R.s. Method® that emphasizes distancing oneself from trauma and gaining a fresh perspective. In this blog post, we’ll take a deep dive… Read more
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Introduction to The S.C.A.R.s. Method®: A New Path to Healing
Trauma is an experience that can leave deep emotional scars, affecting every facet of our lives. Whether it’s the aftermath of a life-altering event or the accumulation of smaller wounds over time, healing from trauma is a journey that often feels overwhelming. However, there’s a powerful and structured approach that can guide individuals on their… Read more
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Writing a Memoir: What Parts to Publish – Lesson 6
Michelle Andrea Williams uses The S.C.A.R.s. Method®, a journaling technique developed to help people discover sufficient healing, to take you step by step through this course. The writing exercises help you discover the main idea, separate from your emotions, clarify your motivation, assess where you are in life and help you rebuild your story. Finally,… Read more
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Writing a Memoir: What Parts to Publish – Lesson 5
Michelle Andrea Williams uses The S.C.A.R.s. Method®, a journaling technique developed to help people discover sufficient healing, to take you step by step through this course. The writing exercises help you discover the main idea, separate from your emotions, clarify your motivation, assess where you are in life and help you rebuild your story. Finally,… Read more
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Writing a Memoir: What Parts to Publish – Lesson 4
Michelle Andrea Williams uses The S.C.A.R.s. Method®, a journaling technique developed to help people discover sufficient healing, to take you step by step through this course. The writing exercises help you discover the main idea, separate from your emotions, clarify your motivation, assess where you are in life and help you rebuild your story. Finally,… Read more
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Writing a Memoir: What Parts to Publish – Lesson 3
Michelle Andrea Williams uses The S.C.A.R.s. Method®, a journaling technique developed to help people discover sufficient healing, to take you step by step through this course. The writing exercises help you discover the main idea, separate from your emotions, clarify your motivation, assess where you are in life and help you rebuild your story. Finally,… Read more
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Writing a Memoir: What Parts to Publish – Lesson 2
Michelle Andrea Williams uses The S.C.A.R.s. Method®, a journaling technique developed to help people discover sufficient healing, to take you step by step through this course. The writing exercises help you discover the main idea, separate from your emotions, clarify your motivation, assess where you are in life and help you rebuild your story. Finally,… Read more
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Writing a Memoir: What Parts to Publish – Lesson 1
Michelle Andrea Williams uses The S.C.A.R.s. Method®, a journaling technique developed to help people discover sufficient healing, to take you step by step through this course. The writing exercises help you discover the main idea, separate from your emotions, clarify your motivation, assess where you are in life and help you rebuild your story. Finally,… Read more
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Writing a Memoir: What Parts To Publish
The video series produced by Michelle Andrea Williams for Bosler Memorial Library will start March 3, 2022. Subscribe to Bosler YouTube Channel or Contact Community Relations at 717-243-4642 extension 2226 to be added to the mailing list for this six-part course. If you are writing a memoir or always wanted to, this course is for… Read more
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Creative Writing for Spiritual Growth
The video series produced by Michelle Andrea Williams for Bosler Memorial Library is now available I hope you enjoy this series and it brings you closer to God and more awareness of who God created you to be.
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Creative Writing for Spiritual Growth
Coming soon, another video series produced by Michelle Andrea Williams for Bosler Memorial Library. On December 13, 2021, Bosler Memorial Library will begin posting video sessions on Creative Writing for Spiritual Growth by Michelle Andrea Williams, MBA. We hope you enjoy this series and it brings you closer to God and more awareness of who… Read more
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Prayer Journaling Course
Have you fallen away from your prayer life? Are you looking to get back to spending time in God’s word and journaling? Has this past year’s stress caused you to stop seeking God? I have created a Prayer Journaling course for Bosler Library in Carlisle, PA. Please click on the links below for each session.… Read more
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Journaling for Your Health
How can writing help you heal from emotional wounding? I journeyed to find the answer. Is it esoteric or a placebo effect? Is it rooted in scientific study and research? Or is it a little of both?
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A Garden Observed by Melanie Boyer (A great Christmas Gift)
If you are looking for an inspirational, beautiful book for your spiritual gardner, this book will be a precious gift of scripture, photos and stories by Melanie Boyer. Order direct from her website. https://agardenobserved.com/
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Solitarian Community: A Writer’s Story
Writers are solitary by nature – a blanket observation of myself and those I have met. We suffer alone, write alone, and need to be solitary for our own comfort. Yet…
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Controlling My Own Path: An RA Story
When I was diagnosed with RA, I realized I could not succeed where I was currently positioned and I took action. Not because of my condition, but because of the dynamics of who was in charge of my department.
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Treasure Box Cure? An RA and Believer’s Story
Pain is a cruel master forcing me to think of relief in lieu of lovely things like planting lettuce or hiking or vacuuming. Yeah, rather vacuum the whole stinking house than deal with this – it’s a bugger! Come on remedies – unite!!!
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Marginalized: A Redemption Story
Have you ever been treated as an outsider or marginalized? Then this story is for you.
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How To Stay Calm: TEDTalk on Health Decisions
Repost of TED Talk with Daniel Levitin – listen closely about the decision on medication. Be prepared to talk to your doctor about any medication they recommend.
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Trouble with Grief: A Believer’s Story
Photo: Hans Benn On February 1st, my step-son, Brad, passed away. Brad was 29 years old, an Army Veteran, and a survivor of 4 traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, pain, and PTSD. He was a warrior to the core. The last year before his passing, the family was able to pour love into him during… Read more
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Hot Flashes – An RA Story
When RA flare-ups hit, I feel sick. My brain, muscles, bones – even my skin falls ill. These days are hardest to get through. I push my body to the limit which doesn’t take long at all, then I rest. I used to lament, now I surrender. This morning, I am off to my see… Read more
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What I Write Daily – A Writer’s Story
I get paid to write. That is the writer’s dream, isn’t it? To get paid to do what you love to do! Yes, I write five days a week for a healthcare analytics company out of Boston, MA. I love what I do, love the people I work with, and love what this fast growing… Read more
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5 Things I Wish I Knew: Repost of NYTimes Article on Chronic Illness
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Leaving It All on the Table: A Believer’s Story
Honestly – this is me on the mornings after our monthly Women of Faith and Friendship dinners. My friend Sherry and I cook and bake up a storm of food to feed about 15-20 ladies. We make enough for them to pack leftovers for spouse, lunch, or next evening’s meal. We throw ourselves fully into this… Read more
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Tending The Beloved – Out Now!
OUT NOW!!! Are you looking for curriculum for your small group in 2019? Or searching for a tool to help you through deep wounding to achieve sufficient healing? This workbook is for you. The workbook is a labor of love and learning to help those struggling with wounds – some realized and others in need… Read more
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Steady Progress: An RA Story
I forgot what it feels like to live a normal life and I may never experience it again. I have hope, however, with new developments in pharmaceuticals and biotech devices. I keep up with the latest trials and breakthroughs on the horizon. In the meantime, I do my best with the medicines I am currently… Read more
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Can I decorate this year? Yes, No, Maybe. — STILL SARAH (message from my Father-in-law)
Sarah and I loved to decorate for Christmas. Our first Christmas together we had one Christmas tree as most sane people do. Over the years we kept adding trees throughout our home. Eventually, we had a tree in every room including the bathrooms and laundry room. Each tree had a unique theme and Sarah’s artistry […]… Read more
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The Latest Research on Bioelectric Treatment for RA
Image: Setpoint Medical Read the lastest on biomedical treatment for RA. http://www.rdmag.com/article/2018/09/biotech-device-could-treat-rheumatoid-arthritis-without-side-effects
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New Workbook – Out Now!
Wound-Proofing Our Writing Practice, a workbook allowing writers of all genres the tools to attain sufficient healing prior to publishing memoirs or fictional stories of traumatic events.
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Buckets & Levels: An RA Story
Some days offer a bucket half full, others 3/4 full, but rarely is it overflowing anymore.
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What Does Sufficient Healing Mean? A Writer’s Story
What does it look like to be sufficiently healed? That is the question I asked while writing the two workbooks (soon to be launched into the universe). What does sufficient mean? Sufficient – according to Miriam-Webster, the definition is “enough to meet the needs of a situation or a proposed end”. Let’s go with “enough for… Read more
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Hold Up A Minute…Where Am I? An RA Story
Put the parking brake on! Time to take assessment of this medical path!!
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What If My Dream Comes True? A Believer’s Story
I realize this is a dream, a life moment in time travel.
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BIG Adjustment – Injections: An RA Story
I will pray, and pray, and pray – and keep shooting medicine into my body.
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MOVE for Pain: An RA Story
How could he suggest I needed help? Was my physical condition so far gone we had to pay someone to care for our home? I had a choice.