Sheelagh Cabalda
Sheelagh Cabalda is an educator and cultural worker who has worked extensively in multicultural counseling, diversity education/cultural studies, youth development, higher education, events administration, cancer support, and non-profit management. As a result of changing life experiences - mainly her older brother's autism, her husband's heart bypass surgery, and her father's death from prostate cancer - Sheelagh continues to learn how to appreciate a simple life and has devoted herself to creating communities of women's wisdom circles to do so.
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AdvocacyAnyone can decide to take action and be an advocate.
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The Adoption JourneyOne couple's experience while on the adoption journey and how to deal with some bumps along the way.
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Bless and ReleaseA meditative poem to release stress.
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Orphan DreamI dreamed of my child-in-waiting as my dead father's image appeared to me.
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The Birthing ProcessFor those on an adoption journey, the wait begins with that first piece of mail to complete the dossier.
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Supporting My Heart-Healthy HusbandCompassion an patience are key when nursing your husband back to health from open heart surgery.
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NJ Transit Bus EtiquetteProper bus etiquette applies when people spend their waking hours commuting to and from work.
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Who Cares? We Do!City and state funding that affects the families with whom social services agencies work as well as perhaps our own families, is at risk in New York City.
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The Basics of Theta HealingHealing through meditation and prayer can result in overall wellness.
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An Adoption PoemFor waiting mothers, poems are prayers that comfort us in the adoption journey.
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MeditationWhen we need a moment to breathe, try this meditation. Being in the moment of loving awareness allows us to feel connected to ourselves and encourages deep connection with others.
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Grief DancerAs the sister of an older brother with autism, I live with a phantom brother. We never grew up together, and yet his presence in my life is overwhelming.
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Women's History MonthIn light of Women's History Month, we don't often recognize Asian American women who have contributed to American history. Yuri Kochiyama, most known for her close friendship with Malcolm X, was an Asian American activist in the 1960s.
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Taking Care of Business: What to Do After Your Parent DiesDealing with death is no easy task, especially when it's your mom or dad. As my parents' only daughter, it was my responsibility to take care of business before, during and after my dad's death.