The
Gutsy Woman
Coach
Get Up Then Say Yes
Life is hard,
especially if you are a caregiver of a TBI survivor
or of a person who is suffering from a cognitive impairment.
Their inability to function as they once had,
or the way you expect them to,
has caused great frustration and sometimes even anger
for both you and your loved one.
There is a way through your new life,
a way to
Find Joy
in the oddest of places.
Let me help you
Be A Badass Caregiver
and help you find the joy
in your heart that has been missing
since all this crap started.
How are you feeling right now?
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Angry
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Frustrated
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Depressed
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Overwhelmed
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Hurt
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Lonely
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Disconnected
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Misunderstood
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Mad as Hell
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Weepish
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Tired
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Scared
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Fragile
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Grief
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But Then You Must Be GUTSY.
Get Up, Then Say Yes!
Not so easy, RIGHT!
We are here to help you
be the best
Badass Caregiver
you can be and rekindle the JOY
you are longing for.
How To Become a Badass Caregiver?
You begin by putting you first, yes YOU! A Badass Caregiver must feel physically and mentally healthy, utilize strategies that benefit both you and your Person, and find joy in every day. We know the current situation is disheartening, but finding joy in the day-to-day trials and tribulations of caregiving will not only help you but also your Person. The compassion and affection you give to your loved one will be returned as you demonstrate positive behaviors, and your Person will reciprocate to the best of their abilities.
3. Practice the N.O.A.H. Method Notice - What is bothering you? Options - What are your options? Action - What action did you take? Hold - Were you satisfied with the results? 2. Put it on the calendar Calendar them: if it’s not on the calendar it’s not a priority. Commit to that time for yourself. 1. 15 Minutes Prioritize 15 minutes of quiet time per day for yourself. GO GUTSY
Begin The Journey To CALMNESS By Implementing
The N.O.A.H. Method©
As a caregiver, we must deal, cope, and manage ourselves to encourage the best outcomes for our cherished loved one who is suffering from a traumatic brain injury. When we are overwhelmed with exhausting stressors we may not react in a way that is beneficial to us or our Person. I developed the N.O.A.H. Method© which will guide you through making informed decisions to better manage inflamed situations so that you and your Person are living a more balanced and rewarding life.
I am so grateful to Joy for the kind and compassionate way in which she not only helped me to examine and overcome an issue that had haunted me for over 60 years, but provided me with insights that have helped me to lead the kind of life I want to lead.
E. S.
Working with Joy has enabled me to see that I have what I want even though I thought I hated it. I am so thankful to her for helping me lead the same life I had, but showing me to take the time to find joy in the moments we share as a family.
B. S.
Joy reached out to previous students offering zoom classes once a week during COVID. I felt these classes were very helpful to me in that they allowed me not to feel so covid isolated and learn various mindfulness/meditation techniques as well as interact with others.
L. B.
The Mission of The Gutsy Woman Coach© is to enable people to step up to their greatness. I want to help you make a difference for yourself, your loved ones, your community, and the world at large. Everything we do in The Gutsy Woman Coach© programs is based on these core principles, and on the Code of Ethics as set by the International Coach Federation.The Gutsy Woman Coach© programs are based on the values of integrity, purpose, and the Coach’s belief in the dignity and worth of all humans, regardless of differences in race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, gender or political leanings.
Our Mission
Hi, I am Joy Leccese
a Certified Master Professional Coach.
I specialize in helping caregivers of traumatic brain injury survivors navigate from frustration to fulfillment as they come to terms with their current situation and allow themselves to live a more joyful life.
I know where you have been. I have lived it, and continue to support my son many years after the incident. I struggled each and every day, for years on end, to overcome the feeling of inadequacy and incompetence while dealing with the pain and the heavy responsibilities that coincide with caring for a TBI survivor.
In 1997 my then 15-year-old son was brutally beaten by a paternal family relative who left my son for dead. Luckily and thankfully, he did survive. It was a very long road to recovery and another long road to acceptance.
I struggled daily, weekly, monthly, and year after year to
get up, then say yes.
I slowly implemented strategies that helped me cope with stress, learn new techniques as to how to deal with the inconsistencies in my son's thought process and decision-making skills, and I found ways to take care of myself so that I could better take care of his needs and help his recovery in a manner that would have a positive impact on his progress to an improved life, though not a "normal" life.
I developed techniques and strategies incorporating meditation, movement, and mindfulness, that enabled me to find my way toward a new "normal". I continue to have days of struggle, but thankfully, they are few and far between.
I believe you will benefit from these techniques as well. I will be happy to teach them to you and help you discover the life that will bring back a bit of that joy you are longing for.
