First and foremost our number one goal for kids we work with, all kids we work with, is to produce “self-efficacy”. By that we mean, “self-reliance”, “persistence”, “courage to endure adversity”, “resilience”, and “confidence”. In order to achieve this we believe we must focus on certain aspects of a child’s makeup. Primary in our focus… Continue reading How We Help Children Change
Category: How Thinking Influences Feeling
Learning Communication: Offering and Accepting Feedback
Often people choose not to offer feedback even though it would be useful in communicating with others. Instead, they avoid or overlook confrontations. They don’t want to make waves, or out of a lack of concern, don’t want to get involved. Even though we may not be aware of it, we are all capable of… Continue reading Learning Communication: Offering and Accepting Feedback
Feeling Good About Yourself
What is your most valuable possession? No, it’s not your stereo, your bicycle, your stamp collection or anything else that money can buy. It is your SELF – your good opinion about yourself. SELF is the feeling inside that says, “I really like myself!” Developing self helps you face whatever life throws at you. Many… Continue reading Feeling Good About Yourself
Anger and Self Talk
Self-talk is that “little voice inside your head”. It is what you tell yourself about yourself, or about a situation. Self-talk can be positive, like when you tell yourself “I can do this” to help you get through something you’re nervous about. Or, it can be negative, like when you tell yourself “I’m so stupid”… Continue reading Anger and Self Talk
That Which You Control
There are only ten things in your life that you can control: 1. What you do. You cannot control others. Let them go and give them back to themselves. 2. What you say. You cannot control what others say to you. Let what they say go and give their words back to them. 3. What… Continue reading That Which You Control