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Question to Parents – Why Do We Go into “Fix It Mode?”
The bottom line is this: teens’ emotions can evoke a lot of intense feelings for parents, and for many reasons, we may want to shut the intensity down, leading to ‘fix it mode.” As parents, why do we do that?
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Don’t Fix It!
It’s sometimes difficult for teens to approach their parents, teachers, or other adults for help when they are distressed. Many feel ‘abnormal’ and ‘screwed up” when emotions are feeling too big to manage. I often hear from the teens I work with that...
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Body in ACTion
Enrollment for Body in ACTion is now closed! Stay posted for future enrollments! Do you want to explore mindfulness, but you don't like meditation? Body in ACTion is a collaboration between Alison Crouch and Dr. Sheri Turrell. Alison is the owner of Boomerang...
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New Years Resolutions?
January 1st…..the start of a New Year, and the inevitable question: “What are your New Years’ Resolutions?” I hate that question – my mind fills up with worries. “Will I say the right things, the smart things, will you be impressed, will I stick to my resolution or...
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New Years’ Resolutions – How are they working out for you?
Ahhh, the start of a New Year, and the pressure to make New Year’s Resolutions. Have you been asked what your resolutions are? I hate that question – please don’t ask me! Like many people, I never stick to my resolutions and then I feel crappy. After years of...
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