Communicating effectively will stop the fightsAlan and Di, who had 2 children under 6, were sick of fighting and decided to separate. They agreed to see a counsellor to facilitate the process, believing that having a mediator would reduce the amount of conflict in their discussions.When the counsellor asked why they had come, they said straight up, “We want to separate while we can still talk to each other civilly. We both think that’s important, so that we can continue to communicate appropriately and respectfully to each other about the children, as they grow up. We both care how this separation will impact on the kids.”They told the counsellor it was because of the fights they had, the … [Read more...]
Congratulations on being you!
Honey realized from a very young age, that she was creative and that this gift, was being HER! Congratulations on being you! So to all those who struggle, know this is who you are, and your creativity gives you a personality. I read a wonderful article the other day in the Weekend Australian Magazine (April 20-21) about a woman who has recently become a recognised author, and this BECAUSE of a disability rather than IN SPITE of it. Honey Brown (her real name, proposed by her dad after seeing a great ad for honey on a galvanised iron shed over 40 years ago!) was left a paraplegic after being crushed by a cow on their farm in Victoria, 5 years ago, when her children were still little. … [Read more...]
A personal trauma
How to start healing after a personal trauma It is very common, in fact quite normal, for people to experience emotional aftershocks when they have passed through a horrible event You may have experienced a personal trauma - a traumatic event (an injury, loss of a loved one or property, a serious threat, or any overwhelming emotional experience). Even though the event may be over, you may now be experiencing, or may experience later, some strong emotional or physical reactions. It is very common, in fact quite normal, for people to experience emotional aftershocks when they have passed through a horrible event. Sometimes the emotional aftershock (or … [Read more...]
Whole Hearted ADHD
Whole Hearted ADHD People Have A Strong Sense of Love and Belonging People who have a strong sense of love and belonging BELIEVE they are worthy of love and belonging Dr. Brene Brown studied human connection for over 6 years. During that time she realized that connection isn’t something that can be studied in isolation. Love, belonging and worthiness are all intertwined with the connection. Dr. Brown discovered there are 2 types of people. Whole hearted ADHD and those who struggle. The first type she named "The whole hearted". These people have a strong sense of love and belonging . The second type struggle for a sense of love and belonging. Interestingly the difference … [Read more...]
Physiological Effects of Stress
Consistent and elevated levels of stress can take a toll on the body known as physiological effects of stress The physiological effects of stress vary from one individual to another regardless of whether you've yet been sensitized to stress or not The body manages well with an optimal level of stress. Adrenalin generated to the optimal level of stress is needed for alertness and clarity and for being on guard – fight or flight. For example, when your thoughts focus on pain perceived in the future, the resulting negative emotions of fear and anxiety could increase stress beyond the optimal level. This causes the body to produce adrenalin in excess of what the body needs, which … [Read more...]
Resolving Resentments
When was the last time you truly felt overwhelmed with happiness, freedom, and gratitude? If you can't remember, then you may you are not resolving resentments. Practice identifying and allowing yourself to feel your underlying emotions Resolving resentments is processing a strong negative emotion that you experience when you remember or recall an incident from the past that caused an emotional pain at the time, which has never been resolved. Upon recalling the event, the body generates an emotion that can be described as anger or a feeling of being deeply upset. This emotion is a stress response. Some people recall an event so vividly that it is almost as … [Read more...]
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