Helping kids adjust to life changes

February 22, 2017 by
children

Children do best in a structured environment but life almost never follows the path we expect. Normality and schedule tend to go off track when life throws you a curve ball. It is inevitable that at some point something unplanned in the adult realm will spill over and affect the children in the family. Divorce - No matter what the family situation a divorce to a child is traumatic. Even though the child is not at fault, and parents do their best to explain, children, especially young ones simply do not understand. The loss is felt deeply. Relocation - Moving to a new town, a new school or a … [Read more...]

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Becoming your true self

January 27, 2017 by
self

We live in a people pleasing world. We are taught from a very young age to conform to societal standards of acceptability. We are systematically assigned lessons based on our current age and what we are slated to learn and shuffled through years of education and indoctrination in order and in hopes that we come out the other side of it, productive members of society. It is left as the responsibility of the parents to encourage their child’s uniqueness to grow and shine. But what if you didn’t happen to grow up in a family where your individuality was encouraged? What if you made it all the … [Read more...]

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Sound Relaxation and Guided Meditation

December 30, 2016 by
relaxation

Sound Relaxation and Guided Relaxation are other forms of Meditation.  Meditation on its own in the dead space of silence can be difficult without practice. One of the goals of meditation is to clear your active mind of thought, allowing the space for your mind, body, and spirit to simply let go, relax and be.   Often when people first start out, lots of random thoughts will pop into their head as they sit or lay comfortably. Focusing on your breathing does help, but having something tangible to concentrate on such as music or spoken word can make the process far … [Read more...]

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Abortion Healing

December 29, 2016 by
Healing

Going through an abortion can be an incredibly emotionally trying experience. Though the life never came to fruition, attachment can sometimes already be formed in the mind and heart of the mother.   Many women find consolation through support groups formed of others who have been through the same experience. Being able to safely open up and share can help to work through the natural grieving process that can accompany the loss. This is done without judgment in a safe space. No matter if the abortion was recent or years ago feelings of sadness, guilt, and loss can linger. Until they … [Read more...]

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