by Kristin Blalock | Oct 18, 2023 | Blog
We often hear resilience described as bouncing back and adapting to challenges. But there’s a crucial aspect that sometimes gets overlooked – reconfiguration. In the context of the children we serve, reconfiguration is the ability to move past surviving to...
by Kristin Blalock | Oct 17, 2023 | Podcast
Listen to Episode 16 of the Vigilant Voices™ podcast, YOU Can Bounce Forward. Jeannine Panzera: Hello listeners. We’re glad you are here with us for yet another episode of Vigilant Voices™. Kristin Blalock: We’re always happy to spend time with you talking...
by Kristin Blalock | Oct 16, 2023 | Blog
We often marvel at the remarkable strength displayed by individuals who experienced maltreatment at a young age. This is their innate resilience. That resilience is actually composed of three key aspects: Recovery. Resistance. Reconfiguration. Last week we explored...
by Kristin Blalock | Oct 16, 2023 | Blog
For children who have endured abuse or neglect, the journey towards healing often begins with recovery. This initial step paves the way for building resilience. In turn, resilience moves them towards finding safety, security, and strength. What is RECOVERY? In simple...
by Kristin Blalock | Oct 2, 2023 | Podcast
Listen to Episode 15 of the Vigilant Voices™ podcast, YOU Can Be Family. Jeannine Panzera: Hello, listeners! Thanks for joining us for the Vigilant Voices™ podcast. Kristin Blalock: We’re so happy to have you. This podcast is an extension of our work at CASA,...
