This presentation was given in Ogden, Utah in February of 2022. Resources are included here for those who want to download the workbook, or review the material. Enjoy! Workbook- Emotional ResilienceDownload St. George Volcano There is charcoal-colored volcanic rock scattered across St. George. At the very top of Snow Canyon is the remnant of an ancient, and now dead Santa Clara Volcano.Several years ago we gathered our four kids, who at the time were ranging in age from 15 to 4, and made our way around on the ice cream swirl trail. The hike started with a small incline as we twirled around the backside. About halfway up the trail, the path took a sharp turn straight up the mountain. The view from on top of the mountain was breathtaking! While the entire trail was only 3/4 mile one way, we stood onto 4,800 feet gazing southward towards the breathtaking fiery red cliffs of Snow Canyon. After a short adventure on top, it was time to make our way back down the mountain. Looking down at the steps we had climbed was overwhelming to our four-year-old, Ben. He gazed at the gravel path that he needed to climb down and immediately shrunk. “Daddy, I can’t do it,” he cried out. “Ben, I’m right here with you,” Dad said. “I promise I will keep you safe.” “No, I’m scared,” Ben declared, as he bent his knees in an attempt to plop on the pumice. “Hold my hand; we will go down the trail together. Trust me.” Jonny held out his right hand and grabbed ahold of my little one, who was in no position mentally to proceed. Fear washed over his face, and his body imploded as small as his dad would allow. In one quick swoop, Jonny scooped Ben off the ground, and carefully caressed the small boy in his strong arms. While I waited for the big kids to finish their exploration. After they landed, they found a place to sit and enjoy some goldfish crackers and a juice box. For those who know our family, the fact that my husband could go on a hike like this is amazing. In June of 2017, Jonny was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor called an Acoustic Neuroma, about the size of a walnut. On August 1st two surgeons successfully removed the tumor with near textbook-perfect outcome, or so we thought. His facial nerve is entirely intact! He kept half of his hearing in his right side and now wears a hearing aid. His spinal fluid never leaked! He did lose his balance on his right side, which has been an interesting adventure to recalibrate. We were so relieved. We soon realized that the unbearable headaches that were expected to last a few days turned into weeks and then into months, and now years. With the help of many healers, including acupuncturists, massage therapists, and pain clinic doctors we are working to find relief from debilitating, chronic headaches caused by nerve damage from his surgery. In a moment, when life on the surface looks ordinary, mundane and regular, a volcano erupts, and everything is changed, broken, burning up and wrought with fear. Now, I know that if I asked people to raise their hands who have had a brain tumor removed, we might have 1 or 2. But that doesn’t mean that the trials you have faced and the challenges you have overcome are less significant or difficult. What if I asked people to raise their hand if they, or someone they loved, had a divorce, chronic disease, financial hardship, helping a struggling child, including ADHD, and anxiety? What about...