We live in a society where more than 1 in every 4 Americans say they have a great deal of stress in their life. Stress is normal and is a necessary part of one’s daily life. Stress is a feeling that’s created when we react to particular events. It’s the...
“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” – Cynthia Ozick When a person is asked what they’d do different if given a second chance and their response is I wouldn’t change a thing, this totally baffles me! Maybe it’s just me but...
The holiday season creates expectations for a festive and loving gathering with family and friends. Yet it’s often met with undue stress, disappointment, anxiety or depression. Maybe it’s fortuitous that Thanksgiving kicks off the season. We’re expected to be...
Has a loved one ever hurt you and though they apologized, you weren’t able to put the offense behind you? Something about their apology was missing the mark. In their book, “The Five Languages of Apology” Gary Chapman and Jennifer Thomas found that “what one...
Some children mange the pressures of school quite nicely while others find that too many commitments, conflict in their families and problems with peers can be overwhelming. The key to helping kids manage stress is to teach them to problem-solve, plan and know when to...
As the new school year is upon us, so does a wave of emotions for your children: excitement, homework, and sometimes stress. Stress is a normal physical response to events that disrupts the emotional balance in the body. Most of the stress comes from the demands of...
We’re in the middle of summer now, and you’ve likely had the children home for a good three weeks. Are you having the best summer ever? Or have you begun counting down the days to when they go back to school? In order for all of us to enjoy the summer it’s important...
No matter how good your communication skills, everyone experiences “emotional hijacking” when conflict affects their significant relationships. First Step for Emotion Regulation: ASSESS the elements of what is happening ACTION: Stop doing whatever...
February is Suicide Awareness Month and I was concerned about the staggering statistics in the rise in attempts by teenagers and young adults. Coming of age for teenagers involves shifts and changes. This transition may exhibit the emotional tug of war in loud...
