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Today's practice is such a simple reflection, but is also really powerful and eye-opening when you notice those areas where you are feeling fatigue, and can identify what to do about it. 

Coral joins Jessica in this episode to conclude our three-part series on compassion resilience, by discussing the Compass Model for Wellness.

Jessica shares her experience with this model, and a practice inspired by it that aids in assessing and improving resilience. 

The Compass Model, derived from the work of Dr. Scott and Holly Stoner, is comprised of four elements: heart, mind, spirit, and strength. Jessica explains each element, and encourages you to reflect on your own resilience in these areas. 

Practical links from this episode:

• Rogers Behavioral Health Compassion Resilience Toolkit: https://eliminatestigma.org/compassion-resilience-toolkit/
• The Compassion Resilience Toolkit: https://eliminatestigma.org/compassion-resilience-toolkit/ 
• The Reflection Worksheet:
  https://eliminatestigma.org/wp-content/uploads/Schools_Section2_Reflection.pdf 
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How can policymakers and frontline providers collaborate to transform mental health care for service members and veterans? 

Dr. Keita Franklin is here to share 25 years of insights - from data-driven policy to personal resilience practices.

National policy leader Dr. Keita Franklin joins host Jessica Beckendorf and special guest co-host Kalin Goble Mathis to discuss the evolving landscape of mental health for service members and veterans. 

This important conversation explores the intersection of research, community partnerships, and self-care for service providers. Dr. Franklin reveals how listening to lived experiences, leveraging data, and fostering collaboration can drive meaningful change - plus, her personal practices for sustaining resilience in demanding work.

Practical links from this episode:

• Dr. Franklin at Leidos
• Dr. Franklin on LinkedIn
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Struggling to balance caring for others with caring for yourself? In this episode of Practicing Connection, we explore how setting compassionate boundaries can help you maintain your well-being while supporting military families effectively.

In the second installment of our compassion resilience series, Jessica delves into the art of setting compassionate boundaries. 

Learn about different types of boundaries, understand their connection to empathy, and discover practical tips for establishing and maintaining healthy limits in your professional and personal life.

Practical links from this episode:

• Rogers Behavioral Health Compassion Resilience Toolkit: https://eliminatestigma.org/compassion-resilience-toolkit/
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Do you sometimes feel drained by the emotional demands of your work? 

In this episode of Practicing Connection, we explore compassion resilience - the ability to care deeply while protecting your own well-being. Learn what it is, why it matters, and a simple practice to start building it today.

Service providers often face emotionally demanding work, which can lead to compassion fatigue or burnout. 

In this episode, Jessica introduces the concept of compassion resilience: maintaining empathy and strength while supporting others. 

You’ll learn key strategies to build resilience and a practical reflection exercise to help you process your day, celebrate small wins, and prioritize self-care.

Practical links from this episode:

• Rogers Behavioral Health Compassion Resilience Toolkit: https://eliminatestigma.org/compassion-resilience-toolkit/
  
  
•  Compassion Fatigue Cycle PDF:
  https://eliminatestigma.org/wp-content/uploads/Schools_CompassionFatigueCycle.pdf 

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Do you ever wonder how a kitchen can become a hub for resilience and connection? 

In this episode of Practicing Connection, Jessica is joined by special co-host Bethany Daugherty, who both sit down with Chef Mary Long, a culinary expert and instructor at the U.S. Army North Vogel Resiliency Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Discover how her innovative cooking classes are transforming lives, fostering mindfulness, and building community through food. 

Plus, Mary shares a popular recipe and tips for starting similar programs in your own space. Join us for a conversation that’s as nourishing as the meals she creates!

Practical links from this episode:

• Vogel Resiliency Center
• OneOp webinar on building community and resilience
• Chef Mary Hummus Recipe!

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Do you ever struggle to stick to your goals? Discover the WOOP method, a powerful tool that uses obstacles as stepping stones to success.

Discover WOOP, a science-backed goal-setting practice that helps you overcome obstacles and achieve your goals. 

Learn how to apply this simple yet powerful tool to transform your habits and improve your well-being.

Practical links from this episode:

• https://woopmylife.org/
• https://woopmylife.org/en/practice 

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This episode was the second in a series of three practicasts from 2024 centered around "holding space," a concept we learned from Heather Plett, author of "The Art of Holding Space." 

Our co-creator for this series was our OneOp colleague, Kristen Jowers.

In this episode, Kristen shares two practices to help us prepare to hold space for someone experiencing grief.

Some of the practices we recommend on this show are more quick and simple, and some take a bit more time, intention, focus and determination.

"Holding Space" falls into the latter category. You can start working on it immediately, but it will take building the habit and muscle memory to really start seeing the impacts.

Which is why we decided to republish this episode from a year ago, to check in with you on how you are doing with this practice, and give us all a chance to revisit it.

We'll be back again next week with a brand new episode and fresh practice. Until then, keep practicing!

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**Leveraging Forgiveness as a Strength**

Forgiveness is a powerful character strength and skill that can appear deceptively difficult to master.

When we feel hurt by someone, or upset at ourselves, how do we move past the emotions of the moment to understand what is really happening in that situation?

In this episode of *Practicing Connection*, Jessica Beckendorf shares with co-host Coral Owen and our listeners a process that helps build muscle memory for forgiveness, and understand why it's so important: to turn the negative into a positive for both you and the other person.

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**Reframing Mistakes for Growth**

In this episode of *Practicing Connection*, Coral Owen provides co-host Jessica Beckendorf and listeners with a practical guide to reframing your mindset when you make a mistake. Drawing inspiration from her two-year-old toddler's ability to move past errors effortlessly, Coral contrasts this with the adult tendency to analyze mistakes deeply.

Coral introduces a simple, two-step approach that fosters grace and understanding, helping to turn mistakes into opportunities for personal growth. This method encourages building a healthy habit of self-compassion and learning over time.

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In this episode, hosts Coral and Jessica explore the 10-10-10 Rule, a simple yet powerful technique for gaining perspective on mistakes and decision-making.

 Jessica explains how this tool can be used to reflect on and move through errors without spiraling into panic. 

Tune in to learn how asking three simple questions can help you and your team navigate challenges with a clearer mindset. 

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