As a therapist I have learned a few things that I would like to share in an effort to help others improve the quality of their life. Under this section you will find helpful tips for your well being, do activities surrounding knowing yourself and build positive self-esteem and/or self- image and much much more.
This includes therapeutic activities that will be worked on as a community. Feedback and comments are greatly appreciated.
Tip: You can’t take a break on caring for yourself. As the new year starts, it is easy to get wrapped up in the resolutions or the goal setting that never seems to last. Remember, loving you should always … Continue reading RS Tips: You can’t take a break on caring for yourself.
Tip: I hope you dance! Most people who know me will tell you that I dance every chance I get; I love music, but I absolutely exist to dance. I know that there is a song that matches almost every … Continue reading RS Tips: I hope you dance!
Tip: Balance the child within! I’ve heard people say “never let your inner child die.” I guess that is true in a lot of ways, the freedom of being a child allows you to enjoy life. However, what I have … Continue reading RS Tips: Balance the child within!
Tip: Take the time to forgive you! One of the best things I have ever done was forgive myself. I have dated my share of not-so-good people, stayed too long or not long enough, but I too made my share … Continue reading RS Tips: Take the time to forgive you!
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As I sit here today looking over life so much comes to mind. But what struck me the most was how much people complain about any & everything. It made me wonder; do they know how lucky they have it. I was diagnosed 5 year ago with a rare form of cancer, that is recurring in short spans. I’ve had multiple surgeries and different chemotherapy treatments since this process has started and the cancer still returns. Everyday is different. Some days I’m happy, worry free,moving around without a care in the world. Other days I can’t… Continue reading Release: My Story My Fight
Tip: You are your source of validation! I am amazed at how many people need to share each decision they are facing with anyone that will hear their story. While it is normal to seek some opinions from others, … Continue reading RS Tips: You are your source of validation!
Tip: Trust someone! Remember not everyone is in competition or out to get you. I’m not saying trust blindly, but having faith in others is healthy. Allow your trust to be adjusted according to the type of relationship. For example, … Continue reading RS Tips: Trust someone!
In the last few days of March 2001 you came to stay with me as we buried our favorite uncle; you brought your daughter and your man. Your daughter was just as I imagined, precious and beautiful, a reflection of you. This man you brought in to my home was “different”, he seemed to be a man of many requests (iron my shirt, get my drink or plate, etc…), but I thought nothing of it at the time. We stayed up all night talking and reminiscing about our hectic past, I mean we talked about everything; the good and the … Continue reading Giving Domestic Violence a Face
Tip: Don’t let FEAR lead your life. We know that fear is a natural emotion. Remember, it’s how we let that fear stop or cripple us that becomes the true problem. A healthy way to look at fear is to … Continue reading RS Tips: Don’t let FEAR lead your life.
81-100 some of the intangible things that make up the pieces of me Well we have reached our last 20 and I am so proud of those who stuck with the activity. I look forward each month to the e-mails and how much you have taught me about myself through exploring with me. For those that followed along and didn’t want to share, I appreciate you as well. I hope this has been a helpful activity. I had such a good time doing this activity. So let’s wrap this up. In the last blog we talked about something we could … Continue reading Pieces of Me: 81-100 some of the intangible things that make up the pieces of me
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