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My Joy Is Withering away Because of Bullies: I Need Coping Skills
Depression & Anxiety | Last Active: Jun 12, 2022 | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
I can already tell from your writing you're a warm and caring person. My advice diverges from the rest. I have a history of avoiding situations. Now, I realize it's better to confront. You have done so much good for your community. What would you think about getting together in person with your group and establishing rules for how we treat each other? If you're sick of the name calling etc I'm sure others are as well. Then you can act on the rules by giving the ppl who aren't respectful- warnings. Three warnings and you're out of the group. It depends on the structure of your group too. Are you the President? Do you meet with a board to plan these events?
Anyway, leading is not easy....but I'd hate to lose a great community leader because of the actions of a few bad apples. Take care.
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@femalepersuasion
Great minds think alike. I have encountered many great minds on Mayo Clinic Connect.
First, as I am approaching the Arts & Crafts Program's portion of the grant, yesterday I was Brainstorming with a couple of members to establish the basics: Ground rules for the participants: youth, parents/guardians, mentors, volunteers, and instructor. Respect boundaries. Understand expectations.
I found myself reviewing our Group's Facebook page.
This Tuesday, at our regular meeting, we will have two guest speakers. Their topics:
1. Principles of Crime Prevention: Early Intervention & Instilling character
2. Community Empowerment. I'm going to livestream the meeting. I've noticed the positive results in the past:
• we convey information
• participants use more effective self-control
• effective time management.
As follow-up, I'm going to approach the guests for a mini-meeting, focusing on strategies to revamp our Group's rules. Then I'll include the group to develop ownership. I hope the results will be more effective--including consequences and recognition.
I anticipate that we will achieve about an 87.5 % success rate with the implementation of the grant. Being realistic, we have a community of about 3000 residents. Out of 24 members in our group, we have a core working group of 10. Unfortunately, one of our couples has encountered cancer. Even so. I received a call from her husband explaining why I wasn't able to reach them. She had an extensive surgery with a referral to an oncologist.
Then when I called to express my concerns, she said, "We won't be able to participate as much as we were. But we'll come to as many meetings as possible."
Speechless...
One of the grants components addresses sustainability and succession. With the working members that we have, who reflect their dedication to our community as strongly as "our couple"...I consider us 100% successful.