CALM DOWN! STRESS MANAGEMENT Quiet the body- Quiet the mind. There is good stress and bad stress. Stress is a fact of life and is known to be linked to many illnesses. Learn to recognize stressful situations, and become skilled in relaxation techniques.
HUMOR-THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER We make plans and God laughs, learn to laugh with God. Life will present adversary such as illness, loss, and fear. Learn to turn a situation out of our control in to one with which you will cope. When the going gets tough, the smart know the importance of laughter in healing.
HE SAID, SHE SAID: RELATIONSHIPS AND INTIMACY- so many relationships suffer as a result of partners conflicting values, wants, needs, beliefs and assumptions. Reflect on individual differences in communications styles, understand basic gender, cultural and family influence ourselves.
SMELL THE FLOWERS: MINDFULNESS- Get the most out of every day by living in the moment. Wake up the mind, heart, and gut of the matter. Learn to trust your inner wisdom. This especially helps those in living “in the meantime” of life’s changes.
TOUGHENING UP WITH YOUR CHALLENGING TEEN:PARENTING TEENS . Be prepared for the challenging years of adolescence with confidence. Identifying manipulative and self-destructive behavior in teens, identifying family rules, following through, and navigating parents own feelings of guilt.
