Phyllis J. Sweeney, Chief Encourager is founder and President of Encouragement Factor, an organization that offers counsel to those in crisis, grief, trauma and transition.

Encouragement Factor was legally founded in 1998. The Encouragement Factor unfolds with Encouragement, Endurance, Excitement, Enthusiasm and Entertainment.

Phyllis has a tremendous ability to reach out to people from all walks of life. She encourages people who feel intimidated by professionals and/or family members to ask the appropriate questions.

Many people who do not know how to relate to people's grief makes it difficult for someone who is in crisis, grief, trauma or transition to express their feelings.

Phyllis has been there for the "Brokenness of the Homeless." She has given them hope, along with gentle instructions on how to cope with daily minute to minute Life and Health threatening challenges that enter all aspects of their lives.

Phyllis has this amazing copeability of blancing challenging circumstances that occur in her life, while still maintaining a foundation of strength with a calmness of confidence and competence which helps others to be able to rest in that assurance. This is most beneficial to those in need of help, understanding and encouragement. That understanding and encouragement is always there no matter what the age or gender.

Phyllis states, "Life has been, is, and always will continue to be an optimistic journey. The reason why: knowing and loving thyself from within is my expertise. I live with my colorful drapes of Encouragement, self respect, trust and truth."

Beneficial Encouragement has no boundaries.