Development tools for a better you
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by emotion? Have you ever been so angry, sad, or worried you felt like you just couldn’t think? Or your thinking was happening, but it all felt really fast, out-of-control, and going in an even more emotional direction? Or have you reacted in a way that (in hindsight) you think […]
A friend recently asked me, “What’s the worst habit you’ve overcome?” “Besides eating chocolate for breakfast?” I joked. “That would be complaining.” I used to be an incessant complainer. When I was growing up, my mother blamed everything under the sun for not completing something or doing it wrong. Living with a parent who has a bad […]
I love to color! As a child, I didn’t use coloring as my go to activity, however, as I got older and into college I began to “crave” coloring. It didn’t matter what the coloring book had to do with, it was about me being able to focus on something that was relaxing and carefree. […]
Based on the book “The Explosive Child” by Ross W. Greene “An explosive outburst—like other forms of maladaptive behavior—occurs when the cognitive demands being placed upon a person outstrip that person’s capacity to respond adaptively.” – Ross W. Greene Do you experience challenging behavior by your kid(s) such as screaming, swearing, crying, hitting, kicking, spitting, […]
Forgiveness… something that you have been taught since a very young age and yet it is still hard to do all of the time. For some people the 3 words “I forgive you” are the hardest words to speak. And true forgiveness is hard. Often times we think that when we forgive someone it is […]
I’m sure many of you are asking “what exactly is wellness?” People have explained the concept of wellness in many different ways, but the underlining idea is always the same. SAMHSA defines wellness as “the presence of purpose in life, active involvement in satisfying work and play, a healthy body and living environment, joyful relationships, and happiness.” Basically, […]
Recently, I have felt as though I have been in a rut and am in need of some change in my life. The problem is that I am unsure of what needs change and where to start. I also don’t really know if changing something in my life will fix this feeling of being stagnant. […]
Navigating your way through high school: It can be done!!!! A Support Group for High School Students Due to special request by my high school clients I have decided to offer a group focusing on self-esteem, relationships, stress management, and other topics pertinent to those entering or currently attending high school. High school and the transition […]
Do you find yourself focusing on the negative emotions all the time? Is your brain full of noise and you can’t have a clear thought? It may be time to get rid of this debris, but what exactly is clogging up your mind? Your faulty thoughts reinforcing your negative emotions, which then causes us to […]
Ever have a week where it feels like no matter how much sleep you get, you are still completely exhausted? It happens to us from time to time, more for some individuals. We can often get stuck in a place of complacency when we are comfortable with our routine, so we do not take steps […]
