Meri McCoy-Thompson
ALLi Author Member
Location: United States of America
Genres: Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Mind Body Spirit, Self-Help/Personal Development
Meri McCoy-Thompson is the executive director of Dovetail Learning, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering resilience and social-emotional intelligence in adults, youth, and children. In her new book, The Heart of Resilience: Nurturing Your Inner Strength for a Joyful Life, Meri and her colleague Chuck draw on their extensive experience and research to provide readers with a framework for developing resilience skills. Enhanced by more than 100 real-life stories, the book offers practical strategies and exercises for building emotional strength, managing stress, and cultivating more authentic and fulfilling relationships. A graduate of Stanford University with a master's from Tufts, Meri is a passionate advocate for empowering individuals of all ages to live emotionally healthier, more fulfilling lives. Meri’s primary Centering Skill is Finding Gratitude: “Every day is a gift, and we are blessed to have life and each other.”
Meri McCoy-Thompson's books
Genres: Mental Health, Mind Body Spirit, Self-Help/Personal Development
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback
Age Groups: 18+
When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to lose your footing. The Heart of Resilience offers a grounded, science-backed path to feeling stronger, calmer, and more connected—no matter what you’re facing. Blending the warmth of Chicken Soup for the Soul with the life-changing clarity of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, authors Chuck Fisher and Meri McCoy-Thompson share real stories from more than 100 people who turned everyday struggles into powerful moments of growth. Through heartfelt narratives and practical skills, you’ll learn how to strengthen your “emotional immune system” so you can navigate life with courage, confidence, and joy. Rooted in the We Are Resilient™ approach—tested with thousands of educators, medical staff, family support providers, and individuals—this book gives you tools that work in real life, not just in theory. You’ll discover how to: Reduce stress quickly using simple grounding practices Reframe challenges into opportunities for growth Build habits that...