Strong Communities

“I get to see the results of my work in a much bigger way and be really entrenched in the process and the journey of everything. It's much more fulfilling to me because I know the work that I'm doing is making an impact and it’s keeping our doors open. My work is appreciated, and I always have to be on my ‘A game.’ That’s why I’m so grateful for the FPC coaching and workshops.”

The weekly FPC workshops are blocked on Leann’s calendar, and she believes they make her job much easier. She shows up, she listens, and she takes what she learns and implements it into her practice. By attending, she gains both the support and knowledge she needs to be successful.

“It could take me an entire year to learn all the information I get in a one-hour time slot. I don't have to recreate the wheel or anything. I just listen intently and just repeat it; and it gives me the opportunity to hear what other practices are doing too. I pick up a ton of gold nuggets. I’ve never felt this supported in my work!”

Support, along with love and encouragement, are potent within strong communities; and when Leann was immersed in all of it during her first quarterly event, she told herself to “soak it in.” She believes it’s the little things in life that make a big difference and she and Dr. Jen both keep things small and simple by genuinely expressing their gratitude and appreciation with one another.

“A smile, a hug, a high five, words of encouragementthey’re the basics of what humans need and that’s how we try to live each day around here. There are many basic things that are getting left behind in our fast-paced lives, and I see so many people hurting mentally and physically. I want to be present for each person that comes in. I want people to know that they're loved and they're of value. People need to know someone cares.”

By: Mariza Elizondo

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