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What to Do About Tantrums and Emotional Meltdowns

…mper tantrum or meltdown, the parent needs to understand what the child is experiencing. They need to realize that, presently, this very young person is completely overwhelmed by emotions. She cannot be reached. For her, the outside world is shut out and she is experiencing her own internal hell. The kid having a meltdown has no understanding of himself and of what he is feeling. He feels fragmented and out of control. The methods for dealing with…

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A Parent’s Shorthand Guide to the College Transition

…ndications of college freshman depression. If you feel your child could be experiencing this, talk to them about it, and also explore on campus and internet resources geared towards easing the college transition. It’s important to encourage socializing outside of the dorms, even though they may not feel comfortable or accepted; remind them that there are thousands of people that could be their potential friends. For most freshmen, it’s likely that…

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Tantrums

…mper tantrum or meltdown, the parent needs to understand what the child is experiencing. They need to realize that, presently, this very young person is completely overwhelmed by emotions. She cannot be reached. For her, the outside world is shut out and she is experiencing her own internal hell. The kid having a meltdown has no understanding of himself and of what he is feeling. He feels fragmented and out of control. The methods for dealing with…

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Unknowingly Guilty of Magical Thinking

…back to. Was that real or was that a self-deception? Maybe what I’ve been experiencing lately is normal. The Illusion of Safety To maintain my delusion of being blessed, I had to stay away from unpleasantness, distance myself from adversity, and sidestep unhappiness. I successfully created my own internal Pleasantville. This illusion of safety had been an effective survival mechanism for me as a child when I felt alone and unsafe in the world. Sa…

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How to Help Yourself Through Change

…, as more vaccines become available and restrictions alter, many of us are experiencing a new kind of fear and uncertainty about what our lives may look like or how we might “go back” to some form of normal. Many of us are having to make decisions about going back to work, sending our kids to school, deciding what we’re comfortable doing and who we’re comfortable seeing. Even as we may feel hopeful or uplifted about the possibility of getting to a…

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Supporting Caregivers and Responders During COVID-19: A Series of Free Webinars

…t the forefront of this crisis, many essential frontline workers have been experiencing traumatic stress, psychological trauma, and exhaustion. We believe it is not only imperative to recognize the weight of what is being put on the shoulders of these courageous and compassionate individuals, but we must also do everything in our power to support their mental health. This April, our organization will be offering a series of free webinars led by fi…

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What is Love? Defining Love on February 15

…ips. “In the authors’ view, behaviors that fit the description of a loving relationship are expressions of affection, both physical and emotional; a wish to offer pleasure and satisfaction to one’s mate; tenderness, compassion, and sensitivity to the needs of the other; a desire for shared activities and pursuits; an appropriate level of sharing of one’s possessions; an ongoing, honest exchange of personal feelings; and the process of offering con…

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“Stuck” A life lesson on parenting by Debra Kessler, Psy.D.

…quite complex. To begin with, there is the level of distress my child was experiencing. How “stuck” was she? Was she frightened, scared, overwhelmed or facing a manageable challenge? Was I, her mother, aware of her distress, reading it accurately, too involved in my videotaping? She had gotten herself into the jam. Was it reasonable to let her struggle to get herself out of it? If so, how long should I let her struggle? There was so much informat…

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Teens Suicide Prevention: Teens

…u safe. If a friend of yours is feeling distressed, depressed or unusually troubled by family problems, loss of a job, bad grades or recent breakup of a relationship, don’t be afraid to ask if he or she would like to talk with you. Don’t be afraid to ask if he or she is having self-destructive thoughts. Remember that you cannot afford to keep your friend’s secret if they are at risk. You can help save a life. Resources are available that you can u…

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Mother-Daughter Communication

…ir lives shifted, their deep feelings unearthed, the balance struck in all relationships once again off kilter. ~Elizabeth Debold and Idelisse Malave, Authors Mother Daughter Revolution. When you weigh the many factors that influence a mother-daughter relationship, it’s no wonder communication can be a point of tension. At different ages daughters will trigger different reactions in their mothers. For instance, a mother who feels like she is good…

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