Coping Skills
Manage Stress with GAS TANK Guidelines
GAS TANK Guidelines? It seems to be a rather odd phrase, perhaps even a bit quirky. Gas tanks could not be related to thoughts of mind, body, and soul. Or could they? What could we possibly learn…
Men, Movies, and Mental Health
June was Men’s Mental Health Month. A time to highlight men’s mental health issues. One way to continue this conversation is through Men, Movies, and Mental Health. Men are drawn to movies that speak to them, to…
- Bibliotherapy, Codependency, Communication, Coping Skills, Psychoeducation, Relationships, Stress Management
Is This Codependency? Monkeys On Your Back
Is This Codependency? Monkeys On Your Back is all about responsibilities, codependency, assertive communication and “I” messages. Oh, and of course, it’s also about monkeys! I loved using imagery when I explained and discussed concepts with my…
Coping Skills: Tools for Living a Healthy Life
I believe that coping skills are tools for living a healthy life. When I worked in my clinical practice this topic was discussed frequently. We developed a variety of healthy coping skills to reduce stress, but we…
Stress and The Silent To-Do List
Who doesn’t experience stress? To varying degrees, we all do. Many of the stresses in our lives practically shout to us with “in your face” demands. But, there are also more quiet, insidious stresses that whisper to…
- Bibliotherapy, Book Review, Coping Skills, Decision-making, Health, Relationships, Stress Management
“Hanger Management” Bookish First Book Review
Susan Albers, Psy D has hit the mark with a topic that is so very relevant, especially in today’s stressful environment. “Hanger Management” explores the role that hanger (hunger + anger) plays in our lives today. From…
- Bibliotherapy, Coping Skills, Creativity, Decision-making, Guided Imagery, Psychoeducation, Stress Management
Decision-Making – Coloring the Pages of Your Life
Decision-making Decisions. Choices. These are part of life, whether we are young or old. We are faced with making choices and decisions daily. Some small, some not so small, and some life changing. How can we make…
- Christianity, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Grief, Guided Imagery, Inspiration, Music Therapy, Pain Management, Stress Management
God’s Way to “Home”
Have you ever wondered about your path and purpose in life? What you were meant to be, meant to do? Which road to follow? What life choices to make? This can be a difficult task for many…
Feeling Overwhelmed?
I’ll be the first to admit that I take on more than I can (or should) handle. Feeling Overwhelmed? I know that I’ve experienced the physical and emotional toll that feeling overwhelmed can take. Procrastination. Self doubt. …