Date: October 1, 2024

This recording talks about an authenticity writing exercise where members were asked to write “I am” statements recognizing their positive and unique qualities. Ilene explains the importance of authenticity and guides the members through the exercise. The members share their experiences with honesty and adjusting statements to reflect true feelings. They discusses the challenge of focusing on internal versus external qualities and the emotional impact of caregiving. Ilene emphasizes the need for self-care, creating support networks, and continuing to work on authenticity. The members are given an assignment to write and display three positive qualities on their mirrors as daily affirmations. The session concludes with a reminder of an upcoming Google Calendar training.