"Human beings, like plants, grow in the soil of acceptance, not in the atmosphere of rejection." -Author John Powell Do you want your child to believe in him or herself? Do you want your child to develop a strong sense of self? Do you want your child to have self-confidence? … [Read more...]
The Value of Validation
To validate is to recognize, establish, or illustrate worth. "I get you." "I understand you." "I respect you." "I hear you." "Your opinions matter." "You have worth." We all long to hear these things. We all long to be validated. You can validate another person regardless … [Read more...]
Steps to Reduce Vulnerability to Extreme Emotional Mind
Several years ago, I was working as a therapist in a day treatment facility for substance abusers. HALT was one of the relapse strategies that was taught. HALT is an acronym for the four words hungry, angry, lonely, and tired. When a person struggling with an addiction is in … [Read more...]
Emotional Regulation: Getting Your Emotions Out of the Driver’s Seat
Written by Kristin Barton Cuthriell, M.Ed., MSW, LCSW How do you handle distress? Do you remain in control, or do you react in destructive ways? Your emotions are valid; but you, and only you, are responsible for your reactions. No one made you do it. When you become angry, … [Read more...]
This, Too, Shall Pass
Written by Kristin Barton Cuthriell, M.Ed., MSW, LCSW Riding the Wave of Emotion Who said that we are to be happy all the time? We all have rough days. Days when we wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Days when we would rather not get out of bed. Days when one thing after … [Read more...]
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