Reinforcing Wishes, LLC

04/30/2026

Raising my kids with confidence in their medical teams simply wasn’t an option for me. The inconsistency in care as a military family, the training facilities that treated us like guinea pigs and the sheer exhaustion from being default parent who moved communities and support systems every 24-36 month is unexplainable to those who don’t understand military culture.

We weren’t a part of the EFM community until our service members twlight tour. Largely, because of the stigma that being a medical fragile family was a liability to his career. Ironically, they re-enlisted him two more times after twenty years.

Trust me when I say the phrase, “WHEN PIGS FLY”…. Regularly flew out of my mouth that’s not an exaggeration. So clearly I had to take a picture when I saw this artwork!

If you’re new here, let me reintroduce myself. Hi, I am Emily. I created Reinforcing Wishes, LLC in 2020 as a caregiver support agency to help fill the gap in care I witnessed at all 10 duty stations. Families are expected to be their own lifeguards while in crisis , sleep deprived and generally overwhelmed. This is not acceptable.

Now my children are 18 & 21. We survived the broken system, occasionally we were able to thrive! I raised hell the entire time as an advocate for our kids and the other families. I naturally mentored others on the barriers in the system and how to overcome them or avoid it all together.

So what are we here for? Community, Coaching & Consulting. We offer services that are inclusive and accessible nationally. Text, call or email for your free consult if you’re feeling the crush of being a caregiver in a broken system.

Trust me when I share I have the head and heart knowledge to help support families in these experiences.

~ Emily Vass, MS, MA, RMHCI
Emily@reinforcingwishes.com
(850) 844-6798

04/24/2026

Registrations close today for Pensacola Community CPR class on April 26 @ 2pm.

Next Pensacola class is June 7th

Link below only a few seats left!

04/21/2026

I’ve been working with some of my students on recognizing “cold prickly” vs. “warm fuzzy” thoughts and feelings—and it really stuck with me. So when I saw this at the Medical Center Clinic, I had to snap a picture!

It’s a good reminder that even as adults, we still deal with those cold, prickly feelings—especially around things like appointments we know are important but sometimes struggle to follow through on.

Just a reminder: we’re here to help. Our services include treatment escorts, medical coaching, appointment advocacy, and transportation support to make those tough moments a little easier.

Text or call for a FREE consult (850) 844 6798.

04/20/2026

Caregivers, this is a fantastic account to follow.

Let us know what you think. Who do you like to follow?

04/18/2026

Attention students working in care facilities in Florida! 📚

Attention FALA Facility Members - Scholarship Opportunities Available! Don't miss the deadline (6/5/2026)!!✨🙌

Foundation Academic Scholarship for Excellence in Senior Care: The Foundation awards multiple $1,000 scholarships annually to employees of FALA Facility Members who are enrolled in accredited college or university degree programs. These scholarships are designed to support fields crucial to senior care, such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, gerontology, nutrition/dietary, or clinical social work. Additionally, we may consider other aging or health-related fields, however, preference will be given to those degree programs first listed.

Click Here to Apply for the Academic Scholarship: https://form.jotform.com/253015392100139

Foundation FALA Conference Scholarship: The Florida Assisted Living Education & Research Foundation typically awards a minimum of two (2) $1,000 scholarships annually to selected FALA Facility Member owners or employees who would like to attend the FALA Annual Conference & Tradeshow but don't have the funding to do so. Scholarship recipients are required to attend the full conference. A portion of the scholarship is applied to cover the conference registration fee and the balance is given to the recipient to offset travel and hotel expenses.

Click Here to Apply for the Conference Scholarship: https://form.jotform.com/260904632614151

Be sure to submit your application by June 15th, 2026!

04/18/2026

Seats still available! Next Pensacola class will be June 7th at 2pm

03/23/2026

If you’ve been following along, you’ve probably noticed… I’ve been traveling A LOT lately ✈️

I’m at 12 flights just this month 😅 and it’s given me a real-world look at what can happen when you’re constantly on the move.

But this isn’t new for me…

As a military wife, I spent years traveling—often solo—with small children, navigating constant change and the unexpected. Add in living and traveling with a chronic illness, and I’ve had to learn how to plan, pivot, and stay prepared no matter what.

After nearly 30 years of travel, one thing I know for sure: flexibility and preparation can make all the difference.

So I’m curious…

What questions do YOU have about:
• Traveling safely
• Handling medical emergencies on the go
• Personal safety in airports, flights, or unfamiliar places
• Traveling with kids or while managing health challenges
• Being prepared when things don’t go as planned

Let’s hear them 👇 I’ll start answering and sharing real-life tips from everything I’ve learned along the way.

03/18/2026

Spring 2026 tour starting today!

I still have availability for central and northern Florida for SafeFamily Sessions and CPR/AED/FA classes.

We now have three locations for in person caregiver support sessions as well! Generally, this service is offered through Google meets.

Curious about any of it? Schedule your consult call today! Just text or Dm

As an Inclusive and neuro-affirming business we work to make all services accessible with sliding scale and pro bono services offered!

📞 (850) 844 6798
📧 emily@reinforcingwishes.com

03/15/2026

🚑 Charter Academy Families – CPR Certification Opportunity❤️

Attention Charter Academy students and families: several families have already paid for their CPR certification but have not yet completed the training. If this is you, we’d love to connect and help you schedule your session and finish your certification.

We’re also offering special student pricing available through the end of the school year, but availability is limited.

📍 In-Person Training:
Pensacola & Gulf Breeze
Face-to-face sessions are limited and must be scheduled in advance.

📲 Please text or call us to confirm your spot, schedule your training, or ask about the current Charter Academy student pricing.

Let’s make sure every student finishes the school year certified and confident with life-saving CPR skills!

(850) 844 6798

03/14/2026

✈️ Medical emergency at the Destin airport this morning.

With spring break here, many families are traveling—and medical emergencies can look very different when you’re away from home.

That’s why I always make a point to talk about this in our community classes. Being prepared matters, especially when routines, locations, and support systems change.

We offer New Driver CPR/AED/First Aid classes and SafeFamily sessions to help you prepare for the situations you’re most likely to face based on your lifestyle or season of life.

We’re also currently booking Babysitter Training, so students can feel confident staying home alone or starting their first babysitting jobs.

Reach out to reserve a spot in an upcoming class or schedule a private session. Being prepared brings peace of mind—for you and the people who count on you. ✈️❤️

03/13/2026

Pensacola did it again! Sunday’s afternoon class is sold out!

Spring weather is here and we are going to be sure to get everyone ready! Next community CPR/AED/FA class for this area is April 26th.

If you need to challenge your current certificate be sure to contact us! (850) 844 6798

03/09/2026

Only two seats left in our Pensacola class for March 15th.

Our next class is April 26th in this area.

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