Whether you’re a sixth grader, college student, school administrator, or family member of one of the above, you’re likely busy preparing for the upcoming school year. Sometimes, your anxiety can become more active as that first day comes closer. You may find yourself anticipating what could go wrong, being more reactive with your family than usual, or losing sight of the things that normally give you joy.
Read MoreMany of us have a story that we tell ourselves about why we are the way we are. This story in our minds is our own personal narrative that gives meaning to our life. As we learn through each moment (especially those significant moments in life), our idea of self is built through our own bias of experiences. Meaning making on our journeys can help create a sense of purpose.
Read MoreUnderstanding worry and anxiety can feel like a pretty big task in today’s world. If you have struggled with anxiety yourself, the research shows us that your child is seven times more likely to deal with anxiety. Anxiety tends to be an isolator, but we know it is not an isolated issue. When we have a child that is dealing with anxiety, one of the first questions we often ask ourselves as a parent is what am I doing wrong? Research indicates that one in four children are currently dealing with anxiety. This statistic indicates that it is not necessarily what we are doing right or wrong as parents, but rather how we can begin to understand this epidemic of worry and anxiety that we are currently in
Read MoreMany of us can still remember the events that have left us feeling rejected, unvalued, unheard, and unseen. We can recall the day, the time, the person, and the words that left an imprint on the way we view things today. One of today’s trends is the stinging feeling of “unreciprocated energy” from our family and friends. Throughout our childhood years, there may have been life events or situations that created a foggy lens that changes the way we view and process similar situations, life events, and relationships today. Maybe, in the past you have invited some friends and family to an event however they didn’t show up- or maybe you have been reaching out to your loved one’s but they haven’t been as responsive or engaged as you would like them to be. Regardless of what their reason may be, it could have left you feeling like “No one loves or cares about me” or “I’ll never have successful relationships'. These unhealthy thinking patterns are what we call Automatic thoughts.
Read MoreThe original concept of “codependent” came from wives of the alcoholics who started Alcoholic Anonymous, Bill Wilson and “Dr. Bob.” The men would have AA meetings in people’s houses and the wives would sit in the kitchen and talk over coffee and dessert. As they exchanged stories about their experiences, they realized they all had done similar things in an effort to protect their husband from consequences of their alcoholism.
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