Finances and the ups and downs of the economy is on the minds of many in the Tri-State.
When you start losing everything you've worked for, how do you deal with the stress?
Instead of anger or frustration, some are learning new ways of coping.
"I was laid-off two weeks ago,” said one of the people who gathered at Saint Saviour parish in Blue Ash Monday night to talk about the best ways to deal with stress – and asked themselves the tough questions.
"Who am I now that I am no longer employed. And what does that mean to me. And who am I now that I have a limited income,” said Sandy Keiser, of Catholic Charities.
Rose Von Hagel says the economy has hit many she knows.
20.50.43-50 "I have a family member who worked hard, built up a business over 20 years, and is seeing it disappear before his eyes,” said Von Hagel.
That's why she's attended the event entitled “Recession: Coping Skills in Uncertain Times.”
Those in attendance were offered words of wisdom and discussed the reality many Americans are facing.
"There might be people who were living on a pretty fixed income to start with – and they lose their jobs and this kind of shuts them down,” said Von Hagel.
"People are so upset and you don't know what's around the next corner,” she said.
Leaders gave tips like remembering “Life's a celebration,” and everyone should lighten up, let go and turn it over to god.
Some of this may seem easier said than done, but Von Hagel says if a seminar can help one person, it's worth it.
"I think people need to be reassured. And I think if it takes events like this than they need to have them more often,” she said.
Those in attendance also received take home material, including a bookmark with several stress tips listed on it.
