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To my fellow warriors in the trenches . . .                                        thank you for your service!

6/28/2015

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I want to give a shout out of thanks to all my readers that have caused my little homemade website to get an average of 1000 hits per day!  I have received numerous notes of thanks for the activities I listed on my site that so many of you have found helpful in facilitating groups.  I visit the websites of the agencies where you work and feel moved by the sincerity of your programs. 

It is clear to me that people drawn to this website are going above and beyond to offer their passion and creativity in their work, not for any paycheck, but for the deep satisfaction of living out one's purpose in life.  I can visualize all the therapists out there, striving to be their best, doing google searches to search for ways to meaningfully engage their clients.  I can see an army of caring and concerned warriors, filled with longing to be of service and the intention to make a difference in the life of someone else. 

What a blessing to live in such a world, full of compassionate, dedicated people.  I want to tell each and every one of you: THANK YOU.  Thank you for everything you do to make the world a better place.  You may sometimes get discouraged, exhausted, or depleted, but remember that every moment of caring you send out into the world has an impact.  Take care of your precious heart and don't ever give up.  Remember that you are a blessing to those whom you serve and that others are lucky to receive your self-sacrificing efforts.

I sometimes like to imagine I'm looking at humanity from a distance, like I'm from another planet or I'm from the future looking back on what our species was about.  In the midst of all the cruelty and blind ambition that is rampant in our world, those of us dedicated to healing, justice, and wisdom are helping to tip the scales and shift our species' profile toward one of sanity and benevolence.  We are redeeming ourselves for the wrongs we have committed and restoring what has been lost or broken.  We are creating the possibility for a future we can believe in.  Knowing you are out there makes me glad to be human.

14 Comments
Kenn Day link
6/28/2015 12:48:33 pm

It's good to see things going well for you, Gloria! May your ancestors continue to bless your journey.

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Gloria Mahin
6/30/2015 12:03:07 pm

Thanks so much Kenn!

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Nancy Noken
6/29/2015 08:59:10 am

Fabulous!
Oh so wonderful!
Wishing you continued support, success, and enchanting explorations !

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Gloria Mahin
6/30/2015 12:05:32 pm

Hi Nancy - thanks for your support!

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Expressive Arts Florida link
10/20/2015 07:57:22 pm

I'm so glad I found this site! Thanks for posting all the great information.

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Gloria Mahin
10/20/2015 08:31:02 pm

You are so welcome! I'm glad you are enjoying the site!

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Jenn
12/2/2015 09:31:02 am

I am amazed by all your fabulous activities and greatly appreciate your willingness to share them. I'm a counseling intern at MHMR of Tarrant County (Texas) and I'm working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness. I think these activities will be wonderful to build rapport and develop more awareness. Thank you so much, Gloria!!! Keep writing and creating!

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Gloria Mahin
12/11/2015 07:56:34 am

Thanks, Jenn! Best of luck in your work and thanks for all you are doing for your clients!

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Seida link
1/7/2016 01:06:46 pm

Thank you for these activities! I'm a Therapist and I work with angry kids, kids who have experienced trauma and frustrated parents. I have done a few art projects with my kids/in my sessions, but I am looking to bring more of it into my sessions. I am finding that many of my kids prefer to use their hands and/or play and/or make art to communicate. I have always loved to incorporate these things into my sessions. I would just like to know what I'm doing when I do it. So thank you for this!

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Gloria Mahin
1/13/2016 06:01:30 pm

You are so welcome - I applaud you in your challenging work and for connecting in with your clients' needs and preferences. Thank you for your service!

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Esther link
7/5/2016 08:19:29 pm

So heartwarming. Thank you.

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Gloria Mahin
2/8/2017 09:34:37 am

Thank you, Esther!

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Gary H. Sullivan link
1/6/2017 08:35:09 am

I just found your site today. I have counseled Sub. Abuse groups & individuals for over 14 years and have found interactive activities to be a valuable teaching tool. I look forward to bookmarking your site, adopting many of your activities, and following your blog posts! Thanks!!

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Gloria Mahin
2/8/2017 09:35:29 am

Thanks, Gary - I'm so glad you find them useful! Blessings on your challenging and important work!

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    Gloria Mahin

    Expressive arts therapist in northern West Virginia. 

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