Harness Resilient Thinking and Rewrite Your Story with Hope Kelaher

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Harness Resilient Thinking and Rewrite Your Story with Hope Kelaher

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How to harness resilience in relationships, breakups, and career challenges
• The power of reframing perspectives and finding a balance between letting go and caring
• Techniques to deepen personal awareness and break free from limiting narratives
• Practical framework for setting and achieving meaningful goals with confidence

Hope Kelaher is a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in lower Manhattan, specializing in individual, couple, and family therapy. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University and Columbia School of Social Work, Hope brings over a decade of experience helping individuals and families navigate challenges like loss, addiction, trauma, and poverty. Her background includes roles at Children’s Aid and the Mental Health Association of New York City, where she worked extensively with children and adults facing serious mental health issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship challenges. Hope has advanced training from the Ackerman Institute for the Family, as well as certifications in Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

In this episode, Mathew, Dr. Frank, and Hope discuss the transformative power of resilience, exploring how to build and resource it in the face of life’s challenges, including relationships, breakups, and career struggles. They discuss the importance of reframing perspectives, letting go without apathy, and gaining personal awareness to navigate adversity with strength. The conversation highlights how the narratives we tell ourselves can either propel us forward or keep us stuck, and introduces a practical framework for setting and achieving meaningful goals. Hope also shares insights from her new book, The Resilience Workbook for Women: A Transformative Guide to Discover Your Inner Strength, Conquer Adversity, and Achieve Your Goals, offering actionable strategies for growth and self-reliance.

“Fear and hope come from the same place, the unknown, and you get to choose.”

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Resources:

• Hope Kelaher Website
• Hope Kelaher Instagram
• Dr. Frank Bevaqua
• The Resilience Workbook for Women: A Transformative Guide to Discover Your Inner Strength, Conquer Adversity, and Achieve Your Goals by Hope Kelaher
• Under the Tuscan Sun (Film)

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