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- Work Life Balance - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Marta HatterAs responsibilities mount and options narrow, we are inundated with news and evidence concerning changes. Difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension may induce a response in us of feeling stress. Stress is a term we use to describe both the physical and psychological state. Experiencing ...
Views: 995 - Holiday Health - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Marta HatterBoost your Mood Are you finding yourself a bit blue in the holiday season? Stress? If so, you're not alone. Holidays are typically full of to-do lists, good things & sometimes unmet expectations or loss. Not only can this be extremely stressful, it can stir up uncertainty. Do what you can ...
Views: 930 - Holidays, Family Relationships and Stress - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Marta HatterActually, with some practical tips, you can minimize the stress and depression that often accompany the holidays. You may even end up enjoying the holidays more than you thought you would. Recognize holiday triggers Learn to recognize common holiday triggers, so you can disarm them before ...
Views: 1212 - Are You Too Defensive? - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Marta HatterFor healthy relationships we must become more and more aware of ourselves, how we relate in both our strengths and shortcomings. If we step back and try to observe our own interactions, we want to avoid over-engaging in DEFENSE MECHANISMS. Denial: claiming/believing that what is true to ...
Views: 1158 - Who Pushed your Button? - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Marta HatterThe Source of our "Buttons" 1) Our experiences, following emotional injury the pain of the experience is in our memory and we have an area of sensitivity. If something in the present reminds us of the past experience, (any sense) that button gets pushed. 2) Our brains, we are each ...
Views: 1046 - 12 Self-Care Tips - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Marta Hatter1. Allow your feelings - If you have recently experienced loss or you can't be with loved ones, realize that it's normal to feel sadness and grief. It's OK to take time to cry or express your feelings. You can't force yourself to be happy just because it's the holiday season. 2. ...
Views: 1028 - Trauma Treatment; EMDR - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Marta HatterDiscover EMDR Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy approach, well researched and proven effective for the treatment of trauma. EMDR is a set of standardized protocols that incorporates elements from many different treatment approaches. To learn about the ...
Views: 2375(1 vote) - Coping With Stress - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Marta HatterAs responsibilities mount and options narrow, we are inundated with news and evidence concerning changes. Difficulty that causes worry or emotional tension may induce a response in us of feeling stress. Stress is a term we use to describe both the physical and psychological state. Experiencing ...
Views: 1205 - TRAUMA COUNSELING - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2010 from Marta HatterTrauma Counseling Trauma is one of the most avoided, ignored, denied, misunderstood, and untreated causes of human suffering. When it comes to trauma, no two people are exactly alike. What proves harmful over the long run to one person may be exhilarating to another. There are many factors ...
Views: 1380 - Relationship Intimacy - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Marta HatterRelationship Intimacy We are created for relationship. All of us balance two conflicting drives-the desire for attachment, and the desire to avoid pain. We need to attach, bond and connect to be whole and content. But in relationships, problems occur- some of which are painful. What are we to ...
Views: 1146(1 vote) - CHILDHOOD STRESS - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Marta HatterCHILDHOOD STRESS There are many steps parents may take to reduce the stress children are experiencing in out culture. The following bullet-points represent areas of life that may be modified to increase the security and comfort in our childrens lives. * Provide a safe, secure, ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - PEAK PERFORMANCE - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Marta HatterBegin improving your performance to become a high-performing individual. EMDR Therapy is implemented to help clients reach Peak Performance and can be used effectively to increase self-confidence, positive feelings and behaviors, and to meet goals. It can be used to increase success and ...
Views: 1108 - ANGER MANAGEMENT - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Marta HatterAnger is a normal human emotion. Often, anger occurs in response to a need to protect. Perhaps protecting someone or something, or we might be protecting our pride, opinion, or power. Anger becomes a problem when the expression of anger verbally and behaviorally begins to negatively affect ...
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