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You probably remember a time in school or out shopping when you wanted to ask for help, but stopped yourself. You might have even had a prompt from the teacher: “Does anyone have any questions?” or from an associate “Is there something I can help you with?”. Still, even when it’s their job (or their […]
You probably remember a time in school or out shopping when you wanted to ask for help, but stopped yourself. You might have even had a prompt from the teacher: “Does anyone have any questions?” or from an associate “Is there something I can help you with?”. Still, even when it’s their job (or their joy) to help, you might hesitate.
It can be even more difficult when you’re going through difficult times and can really use another set of eyes or hands. If you’re overwhelmed with work and home life, or if you’re going through some tough emotional business, sometimes you just need someone to help.
If you look back to your past, you might see where the roots formed that made it more difficult for you to ask for help. Your parents might have made you learn to figure things out on your own, then given you great praise when you did. As a child, you may have been met with resistance or anger when you reached out for help. Maybe you had a parent who modeled the “do it yourself” attitude, always refusing to ask for help. These early formative experiences can leave you with the impression that asking for a help is a deficiency. You might also have difficulty asking for help because you don’t want to surrender control to an outside person, or because you don’t want to feel like you “owe” anyone anything.
If you have difficulty asking for help, you may have learned some less than optimal coping mechanisms over the years. You might try to make someone feel guilty or feel sorry for you. Or in your haste, you may ask the wrong person; instead of someone who would be better able to help you, you choose someone who’s more likely to say yes.
Are you having trouble juggling work and home life? Are you struggling to deal with some tough emotions and need some support? A licensed therapist can help. Please give my office a call today, and let’s schedule a time to talk.
Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your body and feelings in the present moment. If you’re silent for a moment, you will notice the subtle smell of your freshly washed clothing, the sound of your breathing, and watch a small leaf blow past your window. Mindfulness is an incredibly calming, relaxing practice that […]
Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your body and feelings in the present moment. If you’re silent for a moment, you will notice the subtle smell of your freshly washed clothing, the sound of your breathing, and watch a small leaf blow past your window. Mindfulness is an incredibly calming, relaxing practice that can help adults in numerous ways, and it may surprise you that it can help children, too.
Studies have shown that children who learn mindfulness practices showed better grades, increased patience and improved coping skills. When taught in schools, mindfulness increases optimism in classrooms while decreasing bullying and aggression.
It can be remarkably simple to teach a child mindfulness. Here are four exercises to get started.
Teach your child to become aware of their body with a muscle awareness exercise. Sit down on the floor and do some exercises where they focus on one muscle at a time. They can point their toe and hold, and as you do the same ask them what they feel and where exactly they feel the tightening of their muscle. Hold for a few seconds and release, then repeat with other muscles.
Have your child lie on her back with a favorite stuffed animal on her belly. Have her watch the stuffed animal, which will naturally rise and fall as she breathes in and out. Teach your child to breathe in through their nose slowly, to hold their breath for a few seconds, then slowly release the breath as they watch their stuffed animal rise and fall to match their breaths.
Take a mindful walk around the block or at a local park with your child. Take in the sights, sounds and smells. What does your body feel like as you’re walking? What muscles do you feel working the most? Notice sounds you may hear, especially subtle sounds like a leaf skittering across the grass, or the crunch of a leaf as you step in. This will help them relax, get in a little bit of exercise and learn to appreciate all their body does to keep them moving.
Have a mindful meal or snack with your child. As you eat, do so mindfully. Focus on the food. What are the colors? How does it taste and smell? Have your child describe what happens when they chew and swallow. Have them notice what muscles are moving as they eat or bring the food to their mouth.
Children learn what they see at home, so by modeling mindfulness practices yourself, you will benefit them greatly.
Are you a parent looking for unique ways to cope with challenging parenting issues? A licensed therapist can provide the support and guidance you need. Give my office a call today and let’s schedule a time to talk.
At the bottom of the first page you have this “If you or someone that you know or love that can benefit from counseling, keep us in mind. We offer the following when scheduling your appointments: Urgent Appointments are made within 48-72 hours of your call to our office Routine Appointment are scheduled 3-10 days […]
At the bottom of the first page you have this
“If you or someone that you know or love that can benefit from counseling, keep us in mind. We offer the following when scheduling your appointments: Urgent Appointments are made within 48-72 hours of your call to our office Routine Appointment are scheduled 3-10 days of your call to our office Emergency appointment s available Services: Assessment & Evaluation, Psychological Testing, Psychotherapy & Counseling using Evidenced Based Practice and Care, Prevention & Education, Medical coordination & follow up, Anger Management, Common Psychological Issues include: Stress/Job/Life Transition, Anxiety/OCD/Impulse Control, Depression/Mood Disorder, Relationship Issues, Family Concerns, Trauma, Grief & Loss, Psychosis/Somatic Disorders, Divorce and Separation.”
While I like the content, it has readability issues. I am wondering if this can be broken up. There are missing periods, commas (in certain places) and other grammatical issues. When I sent this, the appointment scheduling, was actually bullet points which might explain some of the errors.
If you or someone that you know or love that can benefit from counseling, keep us in mind. We offer the following when scheduling your appointments: Urgent Appointments are made within 48-72 hours of your call to our office; Routine Appointment are scheduled 3-10 days of your call to our office; Emergency appointment s available Services.
This needs to be re-worked…….or is this redundant information? Please advise. I did provide some rework to the ideas but still open.
We use evidenced Based Practice and evidenced based interventions that focus on prevention & education, Medical coordination & follow up, Anger Management, Common Psychological Issues include: Stress/Job/Life Transition, Anxiety/OCD/Impulse Control, Depression/Mood Disorder, Relationship Issues, Family Concerns, Trauma, Grief & Loss, Psychosis/Somatic Disorders, Divorce and Separation.
