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Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Conflict Resolution, Substance Abuse, Career Counseling/Work Life Balance, Coping and Parenting Skills
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Anxiety is a normal reaction to stressful situations. But in some cases, it becomes excessive and can cause sufferers to dread everyday situations.
In some cases, physical ailments may develop:
• Common anxiety disorders:
• Panic Disorder
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder
• Acute Stress Disorder
Meditation, exercise, journaling, support systems, and positive relationships will all help to alleviate anxiety. Allow your mind to focus on positive thoughts and joyful images. Give yourself permission to stop and smell the roses Breathe and allow your mind and body to de- stress.
There is help available through talk therapy or medication if needed.
Some 15 million Americans struggle with depression—an illness that comes in many forms—from major depression and seasonal affective disorder, to dysthymia and bipolar disorder. Depressive disorder is an illness that involves the body, mood, and thoughts. It interferes with daily life, normal functioning, and causes pain for both the person with the disorder and those who care about him or her.
Treatment may consist of medication, psychotherapy or a combination of both. Research has shown that cognitive behavioral therapy is particularly effective in dealing with depression.
Common misconception: You can pull yourself out of this state if you try harder.
Trauma is an emotional response to a challenging or life threatening event. Psychological Trauma may be caused by sexual abuse, employment discrimination, domestic violence or bullying. Each individual reacts differently to trauma.
Allow your mind to focus on positive thoughts and joyful images. Give yourself permission to stop and smell the roses . Breathe and allow your mind and body to de-stress.
Resolving conflict and managing differences is the key to maintaining relationships, not just between spouses, but between parents and siblings, business associates, and friends.
Learning how to manage differences and voice our opinions in a healthy way is key to positive healthy relationships. When conflict is handled in a respectful, positive manner, conflict offers the opportunity to both strengthen and grow a bond between two people or multiple family members.
Substance Abuse can be defined as a pattern of harmful use of any substance for mood altering or mood enhancing purposes. Individuals are considered to have a problem when functioning of daily life is impaired. It is estimated that one in four Americans will have a drug or alcohol disorder at some point in their lives.
If you are finding it more challenging than ever to navigate the demands of your job and family life, you are not alone.
According to a recent Forbes study, 64 percent of women in the work force have children under 6. This number in 1965 was 25 percent. More stress is being put on all family members. We are all being asked to do more at work and at home in an increasingly competitive environment, The skills needed to to multi task and balance life and family are more important than ever.
Four Tips
1. Build downtime in your schedule
2. Eliminate unnecessary SHOULD DO activities
3. Rethink what is truly important
4. Exercise or walk and remember to breath
The physical, emotional , social and intellectual development of a child from infancy to adulthood.
We have a great responsibility to our children to provide them with the necessary tools, support and encouragement to make their way into the world as young adults. The way we communicate with our children will change and grow as they develop.
Open communication and flexibility are key. Research has determined that an authoritative style, utilizing boundaries , appropriate rules and positive reinforcement, works well in a majority of family situations. Building a healthy relationship from an early age will help navigate life stages from early childhood to young adulthood.