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YOU Can Look Beyond Behavior

YOU Can Look Beyond Behavior

Listen to Episode 17 of the Vigilant Voicesโ„ข podcast, YOU Can Look Beyond Behavior. Jeannine Panzera: Hello, listeners. We’re glad you’re here with us for another episode of Vigilant Voices. Kristin Blalock: Yes. We’re so grateful to be on this...
Resilience & Reconfiguration

Resilience & Reconfiguration

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...
YOU Can Bounce Forward

YOU Can Bounce Forward

Listen to Episode 16 of the Vigilant Voicesโ„ข podcast, YOU Can Bounce Forward. Jeannine Panzera: Hello listeners. We’re glad you are here with us for yet another episode of Vigilant Voicesโ„ข. Kristin Blalock: We’re always happy to spend time with you talking...
Resilience & Resistance

Resilience & Resistance

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...
Resilience & Recovery

Resilience & Recovery

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...