As the school year kicks into high gear, students are facing a surge of assignments, homework, and tests. With a flurry of due dates and responsibilities, it’s easy for kids to feel overwhelmed. Many children lack an inherent sense of responsibility and work ethic, which means they often need guidance to develop these crucial skills. […]
What is in My Control?
At times, life can feel overwhelming and as if nothing is within our control. We may find ourselves caught up in negative events, feeling that the world is unfairly targeting us. However, shifting our perspective from what is happening to us to what we can control can be empowering. By focusing on our actions and […]
Book Review: The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control
A review of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power by Katherine Morgan Schafler When my friend told me about “The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control” I was initially skeptical. I don’t personally resonate with the label of perfectionist, and for others my gut reaction was to think about how […]
What are Coping Skills?
Coping skills are strategies or tools a person uses in the moment to help manage stressful emotions. Stressful emotions can include feeling anger, anxiety, fear, sadness, frustration, and guilt. Coping skills can be categorized into two groups: problem-focused coping or emotion-focused coping. Problem-focused coping aims to address the problem causing the stress, such as creating […]
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