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When No News Is Good News: Coping with Stress Related to Tragic Events (Pt. 2)
In Part 1 of this article we discussed the effects of widespread tragic events on a person’s emotional and physical well-being. While many of us remain physically separated from these larger-scale events, most people experience direct tragedy at least once in their own lives, in the form of the death of a close family member, natural disasters, being victimized by crime, physical assault, severe illness or other tough situations. The [...]
When No News Is Good News: Coping with Stress Related to Tragic Events (Pt. 1)
While television media is often riddled with more bad news than good, for many the past few weeks have seemed particularly hard to stomach. Images and reports on 9-11, the mass shooting at the Naval Base and impending war with Syria are everywhere, leaving many fearful, anxious and saddened by the perceived state-of-the-world. Though many of us watch these things unfold from afar, updated by articles online or through the [...]
My Child is Off to College, and I’m not Coping Well
By Ashley Schmutzer, MA, LPC For many parents, this time of year signifies a huge change in their family dynamics, as they have a young adult that is heading off to college. While this can be a very exciting time, it can also feel overwhelming to the parents as they try to figure out what their role is now in their child’s life, and what to do with the loss [...]
21 Tips For Becoming a Better Parent
By: Michael W. Elgersma Being a parent isn't easy and it's ok if you don't know what you're doing. To help out, here are a few tips for becoming a better parent: - Help your child learn to discuss ideas and goals encouraging them to a develop a confidence in themselves to learn to solve problems. - Teach and model forgiveness. - Emphasize values like honesty, kindness, dependability, truthfulness, and [...]
Coping With Conflict in the Church
Have you ever been hurt by someone in the church? In the following video, Grant takes a look at different ways conflict can happen within a church organization, and what you should do if you encounter treatment you feel is unfair or hurtful.
Dos & Don’ts for Parents of Self-Injurers
by: Amy Churchill Self-injury (SI) has become a common way of coping for teens. Although self-injury is not a new trend, it is a current one and parents of teens who self-injure are still left with many questions and concerns. If you discover your teen is self-injuring there are certain things you can do to that will be more helpful for your child. Here are some general Do’s & [...]