Tag: coping skills
Cause – New Beginnings
This month I am writing in response to my dear friend, Dr. Narayan’s request for me to share my experience of guiding a young woman toward a new beginning. This woman had some previous involvement with the juvenile justice system, but this was the least of her problems considering her time behind bars was probably [...]
Compass – Separating From Fear
Fear is an innate human condition that can either protect us or hinder our personal growth and limit our possibilities to prosper. So you might be thinking, “how in the world do I know whether fear is helping or hindering me and my family?” This month’s compass will help you answer this question and teach [...]
Compass – The Empowered Transition Equation
Even the most positive transitions involve loss. Yes, every transition involves losing something. Often times the gains in the transition by far out-weigh the losses; however, even in these instances, one must recognize and process the loss caused by the transition. This is not such a big deal when considering a small transition, such as [...]
Compass – Letting the Air Out (Expressing Feelings)
Imagine you are holding a red balloon in your hand. You start to blow up the balloon, continuing to fill with air more and more until – POP! – a piercing sound and red scraps of latex all over the floor. That red balloon is like a cherished relationship, flexible and forgiving to a point. [...]
Compass – Bubble Breathing
Have you ever been in a stressful situation and had to tell yourself to stop and take a deep breath? Do you remember how you felt once you took that breath? Generally, when we are angry or stressed our breathing becomes shallow and short, cutting off much needed oxygen to the brain. By pausing to [...]
