Dear Parents, Educators, and Everyone,
Thank you for visiting PoweredbythePivot.com . My story reveals my raw, riveting, heartfelt account of love, family, crushing challenges and unbreakable courage. Powered by the Pivot is my “knowing,” the peak of Maslow’s Hierarchy, my Self Actualization. My memoir details my I-can, Never give up approach to life, which for me means to find another way. I have experienced many difficult challenges throughout my life, surviving a life-changing car accident at the age of eighteen and decades later enduring a heartbreaking diagnosis. My mission continues to evolve as I pivot. As an author and educator I’m sharing my version of brief solution focused counseling. My hope is for my 3 step life strategy to be useful to you, your children, and students. It is FREE to use for educators, parents and beyond. Consider reflecting and reframing choices through discussion or use the reflection sheet to help yourself, your child or students reframe challenges. Taking time to Pause, Breathe and Pivot throughout life means that you too can choose to be “Powered by the Pivot”
With Peace, love & gratitude,
Mrs. Cheri (Warcholak) Lohrey
Reflection Questions
Pause, Breathe, Pivot for anyone facing a challenge: parents, educators, counselors.
Pause–
What are the facts? What is happening?
Breathe–
Take a moment to reflect- How do I feel?
(If applicable: How is the student, child or client feeling?)
What are the choices ? Time for reflection.
Consider your options. A Negative Response or Positive Response
The way you react is your choice, resulting in a positive or negative consequence.
Pivot-
Identify the new perspective, a new thought may result as a possible solution.
How could I respond differently in the future? Reflect on other ideas to consider. Consider making a list of other positive choices. Reflect on solutions available with your colleagues, friends. How can the situation be handled positively in the future?
