My Son's Focus on Fitness and Holistic Health

Although I was adamant that I didn't want my son to participate in mixed martial arts and it still makes me feel like I am watching a horror movie, I support him. He has moved from tennis and basketball to a sport that he describes as "disciplined, intense and rewarding." He had his first mui thai fight last weekend. It was an exhibition and he fought a 25 year old, who was 20 pounds heavier and had won 7 previous fights. If I had been there, I would have embarrassed both of us and forbid him from fighting the guy.

Take a look- He held his own so I'm proud of him, although I'm still glad I wasn't there. He is focusing on total fitness and holistic health!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2y6zpM3uoQ

News8 WTNH CT TV Interview

See and hear Dr. Darlene Powell Garlington talk about her latest book, BLOOMING AGAIN: Weathering Personal Storms and Building Resilient Families, on News 8 WTNH CT.

Click on the link below or copy and paste it into your browser.
http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/on_air/gmc_weekend/how-to-deal-with-crisis-in-your-life
Enjoy!

April 10 Book Signing and Discussion Event

Photographs taken at the April 10 book signing and discussion event held at The Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

Sometimes hopes, goals and dreams get lost in a mire of anxiety and depression after a traumatic experience. Now, thanks to the groundbreaking new book "BLOOMIING AGAIN," you can strengthen your resiliency and thrive again.

Join us at this Connecticut book discussion and workshop event facilitated by renowned author and psychologist Dr. Darlene Powell Garlington as she explores the myriad of challenges that many people face at some point in their life that lead to feelings of devastation and learn how to move beyond them. There will be a special presentation by Dotti and Derek Garlington.


When:
April 10, 2011 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Where:
The Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary
467 Bloomfield Avenue
Bloomfield, CT 06002

Family Fitness and Resiliency

The Garlington Family uses exercise and fitness as a way of gaining strength and persevering through adversity. Dr. Darlene Powell Garlington's book, BLOOMING AGAIN: WEATHERING PERSONAL STORMS AND GROWING FAMILY RESILIENCY is about using a holistic approach of mind, body and spirit to develop individual, family and community resiliency.

Go to the following you tube site to see their approaches to staying fit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_NkNtTEHC8