Aldridge Palay

11/14/2022

The Way Forward, by Kevin Aldridge, companion book to The Way Through, by Lara Palay, both published by NADD Press, is expected out early 2023.

Watch for it!

04/21/2022

Managers: "You may have moved into your role after being a DSP yourself. You may have experience in other areas and found your way to the developmental disabilities field... Whatever the route you took, this book is for you, too." ~Lara Palay, from the intro to The Way Through.

Available on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3HddQs4

03/28/2022

“Whatever the reason you're in your jobs, this book will touch on the heart of being sensitive and present for the people you work with... whatever your reason for what you do, this book is for you." (from the Introduction of The Way Through.)

01/25/2022

Lara's book, "The Way Through: Trauma Responsive Care for Intellectual and Developmental Disability Professionals" is now available on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Way-Through-Intellectual-Developmental-Professionals/dp/8985336606/ref=sr_1_1?crid=A9VHF4FL623W&keywords=lara+palay&qid=1643125770&s=books&sprefix=palay%2C+Lara%2Cstripbooks%2C57&sr=1-1

Go get it!!

The Way Through: Trauma Responsive Care for Intellectual and Developmental Disability Professionals

01/16/2022

In these cold days we’re all thinking about warmth, and how we can extend that to ourselves even when we’re stressed or challenged. In her book Lara talks about ‘loving-kindness’, one of the CALMER skills she developed for working with traumatized people.

“Being lovingly kind to yourself in the moment might mean you take a few seconds to remind yourself you’re doing your best, or that you succeeded at some small part of this challenging situation. It might mean taking care of your body—stopping in a tense moment to step outside, get a breath of fresh air, or take a drink of water. This can actually help us re-regulate our brains and stop our emotions from driving our actions.”-from The Way Through

12/31/2021

Happy New Year! We’re excited to start the new year with the first look at Lara's new book.

We'll share more information in the weeks ahead, including reviews and excerpts from chapters like “Brain Basics” and “Starting with the Right Person”. And, we’ll give you the drop date and where you can buy a copy!

12/21/2021

http://www.aldridgepalay.com

Like this pic? A nice way through the woods. There's big news coming in early 2022 and it has to do with this. Take a guess.

12/13/2021

We offer our thoughts and prayers, and a fervent wish for peace and strength to all of our friends and colleagues in western Kentucky, and all those impacted by the devastation there over the weekend.

01/12/2021

BLOG: The Executive Suite: If it doesn't add value, don't do it!

11/23/2020

Coronavirus Resources - https://mailchi.mp/becdc4895725/coronavirus-resources

For Managers and Staff. Check it out.

04/17/2020

...doing what we can.

Free Webinar: Emotional Self-Care for the Helping Professions. Go to www.aldridgepalay.com for dates.