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I have worked with singles, couples and families for over 25 years. When children, teens, young adults and their parents become frustrated while facing increasing stress relative to poor communication, broken relationships, peer pressure, bullying, parent-child discord, empty nest, aging parents, job dissatisfaction, unexpected career loss, faith values, and economic stressors, I am the professional you can turn to in order to divert crisis from overtaking you or those you love, The death of a loved one, infertility, miscarriage, disease management, terminal illness, can shake a family to their core. Sadness, anger, onfusion and exhaustion are common reactions and need time and grief work before reconciliation to the loss occur. Grief is unique to every individual, young and old, and there are no quick answers to mend the broken heart. Intense feelings change on a daily basis and the duration of sorrow is different for everyone. I can support you best by listening to you, thereby learning what you most need in each session. When you worry about your children because you cannot get them to talk, I can teach you proven ways to communicate. As the founder of
Brookes Place for Grieving Young People, I can tell you what thousands of grievers I have worked with found most helpful in figuring out how to survive unmitigated suffering. There is a profound impact upon a family when homicide, suicide and accidental death produces unbearable reactions, I am a trained victims advocate and know these deaths never produce answers to the question, WHY?! I have provided trauma support locally and on the national level. I counseled victims and survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attack in NYC. My experience, skills and calling to serve will provide a caring and safe space for you to explore your concerns.
In the 35 years I have worked with clients, I've learned that our lives can change instantly. Sudden death, life threatening diagnosis, accidents, job loss, marriage, or divorce can shake us at our inner core. I also know that conflicts in relationships can be devastating and confusing. I strive to provide a safe, caring, compassionate and professional environment for you to work and find solutions. Feel free to call for a brief telephone consultation (no charge) to determine if I'm the right person to help you with your concerns. Membership: Indiana Oncology Social Workers; National Association of Social Workers.
Do You Really Want to Change?We’ve all heard the statistics about the likelihood of keeping New Year’s resolutions. Instead of talking about the failure of the New Year’s promise, here is some information about how to make those changes stick. According to Change Theory, there are six steps to making a change. The first is Precontemplation, when you first notice some discomfort with an aspect in your life. The second is Contemplation. In this stage, the problem becomes something that takes up some mental space. Many people are in the contemplation stage for weight loss after the holidays. The ads on TV and extra pounds begin to focus our attention on this topic. Those who are serious about changing, might move into the Preparation and Planning stage where they would come up with a plan, like joining Weight Watchers or setting a goal. They might also tell someone so that they had some accountability. Now it is time for Action. This involves really taking the plan and doing it. Setting goals is helpful, so that there is a target to work toward. Make sure that goals are specific, measurable and attainable, like 10 lbs by April 1. An unrealistic target can contribute to failure. Once a goal is reached, the next phase is Maintenance, where the change becomes more than an exercise but rather incorporated into the daily lifestyle. Finally, once this goal is achieved, proceed to the Termination phase to celebrate your victory. Weight was used a today’s example but this process can be useful in changing lifestyle habits as well. Think about what you would like to change in your life and set goals.
One of the greatest challenges in parenting is setting clear, consistent rules for your children. Although the content and consequences vary by age, consistency in enforcement remains crucial regardless of the age of the child. Here are some ideas to help with setting rules that are effective and consequences that are workable for you as a parent to enforce. Know your own rules. This seems obvious, yet how are children to know the rules if you don’t have a clear idea of what is important to you. Some rules are safety issues and are never negotiable, like crossing the street without looking or leaving the home without permission. Other rules set guidelines about how to treat others or family standards. Determine for yourself if your rules involve safety issues or values that you want to impress upon your child. Most parents have rules that fall in both categories. Make a list of rules that are important to you. Make sure that the rules are clear. Define rules by specific behaviors. “Don’t get in trouble” leaves too much room for interpretation by both you and your child. “Treat me with respect” can be equally vague for a teenager. Behavioral requests such as: look at me when I am talking to you, do not begin to talk until I am finished, do not roll your eyes or walk away while I am talking to you are helpful. Have conversations about rules when they are not being broken. Define the rules with your children when you are not angry and when they are open to listening. If you chose, you may even explain why you are setting a rule. Keep in mind that an explanation does not open the rule to negotiation but rather allows for understanding. Discussing a rule prior to its violation allows for clear expectations for the child and consistency in enforcement from the parent. Set clear, simple consequences. These must also be discussed when the rules are set. There may be different levels of consequences. If a child breaks rule X, they might lose TV for a day. Subsequent violation may lead to a loss for a week or grounding (be sure to define what grounding means if you use it). Some safety rules may have more severe consequences on one violation to enforce the importance of the rule. Follow through on the consequences that are set. Without this step, setting rules is a worthless exercise. Help your self in this area by not setting up consequences that limit you. Don’t take away a movie if you want to see it. Determine how you will find support when enforcement is difficult.Parenting isn’t easy but rule setting and enforcement can become easier if you are intentional about your rules and consequences and are clear about how rules will be enforced.
ESPN THE MAGAZINE HOSTS A BLOCK PARTYUnknown length - Feb 29, 2008In the heart of Old Scottsdale, thousands of football fans came out to celebrate and count down to Super Bowl Sunday at ESPN The Magazine BLOCK PARTY, featuring teen sensation Soulja Boy Tell 'Em. The crowd, mostly visitors and die-hard football fans, were treated to a special presentation of this year's ESPN Fantasy League Hall of Fame honorees. Fans got to get up close and personal with some of their favorite football stars who took time for signing autographs and taking photo ops. The Arizona Cardinals Cheerleaders were on hand to get these crowd pumped up before the BIG GAME. The fans enjoyed entertainment, food and games -- there was plenty of fun for the entire family. ESPN the Magazine's Soulja Boy Tell 'Em concert is just the start of what's expected to be an exciting Super Bowl weekend....More info.... (http://video.google.com/url?docid=-1032126208929788571&esrc=rss_searchfeed&ev=v&len=0&q=family+fun+magazine&srcurl=http%3A%2F%2Frevver.com%2Fvideo%2F710001%2Fespn-the-magazine-hosts-a-block-party%2F&vidurl=http%3A%2F%2Fvideo.google.com%2Fvideoplay%3Fdocid%3D-1032126208929788571%26q%3Dfamily%2Bfun%2Bmagazine&usg=AL29H23RKCPiHolwJCJRAmoriOew6XV5Sw)
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