Stay In Balance
The Stay in Balance Organization
At Stay in Balance we comfort and lend a hand to people who are affected by mental illness. Over the last five years, the organization and Chris Della, the founder, have dedicated resources to communicate with individuals, family, friends, and the community to make BALANCE the top priority in the mental health arena. Educating and communicating within communities is the beginning.Grief and Depression
Losing my Dad, my Grandmother, my neighbor, my sister-in-laws father, and our camp dog (Sophie) this past year has left quite an impression on me. One grief piled on top of another, over and over; it left me feeling quite overwhelmed. But this is only one of the pegs in the stool of my life that has given way over the past year, or because of the first break all the others weakened and split, landing me quite firmly on my ass. Nobody knew I was falling, nobody saw the cracks forming or heard my very faint cry to catch me as I went down.Continue Reading “Grief and Depression” >
Letter of Encoragement
Hi Chris,I had the great opportunity to join the group this past Tuesday with my reluctant hubby. We by our surprise enjoyed it greatly. I have bad experiences with groups, as the group I am in now is led by a counselor and he said absolutely no friendships outside of group. He does not understand how much we need support and friendship. I was head set to find a support group that is led by those that experienced the illness first hand and their spouses or significant others.
I have had a great new yrs resolution this year. It is to be as happy and optimistic as I can. I am staying positive even in the midst of financial troubles and job problems. I am actually studying and learning how to be happy, positive, and optimistic. It is working even when I am teased about it. Another thing that I wanted to share, is to have a daily mood chart. To track every day, every month, and every week progress. I have depression and anxiety inventories and more. I never forget to do my book and if I don’t my husband remind me. I can clearly see when I need more help or when something is off. If no one is using these tools I would be glad to share. I look forward to coming as often as I can. It is a long drive for me as I live in Hales Corners but I know now it is well worth it. You and Mary are doing an awesome job. I look forward to meeting more people and maybe find some friends.
Your new group member Tammy and husband Michael.
ABC’s of Balance
Over the last few years, many
people engaged with the Stay in Balance organization have
started to learn how balance can bring stability to their
life. The Accept, Believe, and Commit to Change (ABC)
program was developed by the organization's founder, Chris
Della, who has lived an unstable life for the past 25
years. This program is aims to help you feel better
about YOU, bring inner calmness and peace, and provide
directions for the road to recovery. Balance can be
achieved. In utilizing the ABCs and finding balance, you
can educate yourself, your family, friends and
colleagues, and, ultimately, develop an unwavering bond.
When someone you love and care about is diagnosed with a
mental illness, whether you are a friend, parent, spouse or
other family member, life becomes a challenge that few
understand, and the resources for help in the professional
sector are extremely limited. Thus, searching for answers
and learning coping skills creates anger, frustration,
stress, and I believe the number one cause of family
breakups.
The ABC approach of accepting the illness, believing that
life can improve, and committing to improving your life is
a wonderful way to regain the balance needed to move
forward to brighter days. We all need balance in our lives
regardless if you are the caregiver or the consumer. Being
among people that are going through the same type of
challenges allows you to exchange ideas while learning how
to apply the steps of the program. The ability to rebuild
relationships is a vital component in the program and also
helps restore trust and faith while giving one the
necessary strength to get over the many hurdles in finding
balance. The unique and positive lessons that one learns
through applying the ABC program is life changing for all
involved. It is fast becoming a major break through for
many who felt their life was out of control.
So many lives are affected, but so many can be helped!
The Road to Recovery is a way to become
more in balance. (
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The ABC's will lead you to stability
and help you STAY IN BALANCE!