To foster resilience in youth, parents, caregivers, and professionals may need to start with some self-reflection. For a moment, close your eyes and imagine your 14-year-old self. You overhear two different conversations. Conversation #1. You are described as a natural leader who knows what they want, is committed to their goals, can advocate for needs… an expressive communicator who is energetic, spontaneous, and full of life. Conversation #2. You are described as a bossy teen who is demanding and attention-seeking, stubborn, full of drama–excessively talking, hyperactive, reckless, and impulsive. Both conversations are similar except in the 2nd example, behaviors that are viewed as more “negative” are reframed in a positive way that highlights strengths. “The behavior or situation remains the same; it is your attitudes and reactions that change.” The power of re-framing can help view youth in their best light so they can also see the best in themselves. Helping youth recognize their positive qualities and finding opportunities to develop these can be very exciting and can help develop confidence in children. We want to hold children to high expectations, examine our own beliefs, and actively work to create environments where all children can thrive. Relationship and the power of words plays an important role. One example used by schools is to identify students as “scholars” and build on empowering, positive affirmations. “I can do anything if I try. I can be the best that I can be.” We want to help children grow and learn in ways that don’t shame; after all, mistakes are natural ways in which children learn. Even mistakes can be reframed as lessons learned by taking a risk. Adults can help kids and teens consider the implications of their choices and teach skills to empower making positive choices. It can be difficult when children and teens are struggling with behavioral challenges, substance use, or unaddressed mental health. It takes time to build trusting relationships, especially when the foundation of trust in a child’s life has been unstable. Finding appropriate outlets to get support and cope through life challenges is so important. As adults, we are powerful role models. In Minnesota, there are an estimated 250,000 young people who need and could benefit from an adult mentor. If you have ever considered mentoring, check out some of the options here: https://www.mentormn.org/ Written By : Charlotte Johnson, MA, LPCC We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/responding-to-challenging-behavior-in-youth-the-power-of-relationship-reframing/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/responding-to-challenging-behavior-in-youth-the-power-of-relationship-reframing
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Building ResiliencyAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) such as abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction are potentially traumatic events in childhood that have been linked to increased risk to negative outcomes in adulthood. Aversive community environments can also have a traumatic impact. These include factors such as communities with high poverty rates, violence, poor housing quality, and limited supports/ resources.
Imagine a scale stacked with multiple ACEs. This could be a child who has faced multiple traumatic events in a short period of time or complex-trauma such as severe and pervasive abuse or neglect throughout childhood. Protective Factors not only provide supports for both children and their families but are also important factors in helping “stack the scale” against aversive childhood experiences. It is remarkable to see hear stories of resiliency despite adversity in childhood. Have you ever wondered what helped foster residency? Perhaps you reflect on your own story, or the story of someone you admire. Research has identified the following key-concepts as important to fostering resilience: supportive child-adult relationships, building self-efficacy and perceived control, opportunity to strengthen adaptive and self-regulation skills, and utilizing supports such as faith and cultural traditions. Dr. Ginsburg, a pediatrician who specializes in research fostering resilienceidentified 7 C’s of Resiliency: Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, Contribution, Coping, & Control. Strategies to Build Resilience:
Written By : Charlotte Johnson, MA, LPCC We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/buildingresiliency/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/building-resiliency Destigmatize Seeking Professional Help for Your Kid as a Parent – You aren’t a Failure
Seeking professional help for your child can be a big step but does NOT mean that you are a failure. There are many reasons why a parent or caregiver may be reluctant to seek help. To help destigmatize seeking professional help, I’d like to share some of the common experiences that parents and caregivers experience and strategies that I have found helpful to help overcome seeking mental health treatment as a parent. Reason: Difficulty Asking for Help Asking for help can be difficult as one is admitting that they cannot do something on their own and need help. You may have been taught to handle things on your own, “keep it in the family” or not ask for help. It may be scary to let go of some control, especially if you are already beginning to feel helpless. Pride can get in the way “I got this—I don’t need anyone”. You may have had a bad previous experience when asking for help or may struggle to trust others. Pro Tip: Asking for help gets easier the more you do it! Asking for help does not mean that you are a failure or that you are not competent. I view being able to ask for help as having an awareness of your own strengths and limitations and being an advocate to seek out what you need. If something is not working, it is OK to try something new. Reason: Fear of Judgment Fear of judgment is a big area of concern. “What will my friends and family think?” Parents and caregivers may also have some fear of how they will be viewed by a therapist or other professionals such as being blamed or feeling shamed. Parents may be already struggling with their own mental health and/ or substance use concerns and internalize negative beliefs about themselves. Pro Tip: Becoming more vulnerable as an act of courage, showing self-compassion, and examining one’s own beliefs and values can help reduce fears of judgement. Being willing to seek your own mental health treatment and engage in good self-care is recommended. I have found that many parents have similar struggles, but it took that first step to reach out. Reason: Misinformation Misinformation can create stigmas and lead to avoidance of seeking help. Negative stereotypes that you must be “crazy” to see a therapist is not true. There are various levels of support for mental health. Some parents fear “labels” related to diagnosis. This is often due to misinformation as some diagnoses such as adjustment disorders are very common and do not follow a child their entire lives (also misinformation) as these typically resolve after the child has adjusted and the source of stress has improved. There are effective treatments available, and a diagnosis helps identify the interventions that are most appropriate. Not addressing emerging mental health concerns can contribute to more severe and pervasive difficulties into adulthood. Pro Tip: Become empowered to learn more about children’s mental health, levels of support, and effective treatments. Intervene early and be willing to actively engage in family interventions. Familiarize yourself with local resources as well as national supports that may be helpful. In my experience, I have met some of the most well-informed, caring, and loving parents who actively seek out mental health supports as needed for themselves and their families. We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/destigmatize-seeking-professional-help-for-your-kid-as-a-parent-you-arent-a-failure/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/destigmatize-seeking-professional-help-for-your-kid-as-a-parent-you-arent-a-failure Kids + Teens with Substance UseThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends screening children starting at age 9 for substance-use. In mental health outpatient settings such as CARE Counseling, concerns are assessed for all children, with screening done for children 10 and older. While alcohol is the most abused among youth, marijuana and tobacco are the most used among youth. Check out the following drug abuse statistics.
In addition to alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco, youth are at-risk for misuse of other illicit substances such as prescription painkillers, inhalants, party drugs, steroids or hormones, and opioids. Opioid abuse in youth includes prescription drugs such as OxyContin and Vicodin. Fentanyl and heroin are other examples of opioids. As parents and caregivers concerned with the overall well-being of kids and teens, screening for substance use can help identify and address concerns early. The consequences of substance use can be quite devastating, especially among young people who are still developing, struggling with mental health, and more be more prone to risky or impulsive behaviors. Various types-of-drugs affect the body and brain in different ways, with some drugs such as marijuana falling in 2+ categories. Did you know that between 2016-2020 drug-use went up 61% among 8th graders?
If you are concerned about drug or alcohol use in your child or teen there are options available for drug/ alcohol screening as well as early brief intervention programs such as Hazelden Betty Ford’s Teen Intervene Program. Services include education, support and guidance for teens and parents. For more information, call 1-866-831-5700. https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/addiction/intervention/teen-intervene CARE Counseling has a team of clinicians with experience working with substance use concerns, including clinicians who are Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (LADC) and therapists who specialize working with kids and teens. You can also contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Hotline at 1-800-662-4357 for referral and treatment options in your area. We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/kids-teens-with-substance-use/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/kids-teens-with-substance-use Privacy PoliciesTHIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. CARE Clinics, LLC (CARE Counseling and/or CAREfree Counseling) referred to throughout as CARE, we understand that you are sharing private and personal information with us and your privacy is very important. Your confidential and private information is called “protected heath information” (PHI) and is protected under the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act” (HIPAA). Below you will find information about HIPAA and applicable Minnesota State Law. This can be complicated, so some parts of this notice are very detailed to make sure you have and understand how your information may be used and/or disclosed, and your rights related to your private health information. If you have any questions, our privacy officer will be happy to help you understand our procedures and your rights. Her name and address are at the end of this notice. Contents of this notice
This notice will tell you how we handle your medical information. It tells how we use this information here in this office, how we share it with other professionals and organizations, and how you can see it. We want you to know all of this so that you can make the best decisions for yourself and your family. If you have any questions or want to know more about anything in this notice, please ask our privacy officer for an explanation or more details.
Each time you visit us or any doctor’s office, hospital, clinic, or other health care provider, information is collected about you and your physical and mental health. It may be information about your past, present, or future health or conditions, or the tests and treatment you got from us or from others, or about payment for health care. The information we collect from you is called “PHI,” which stands for “protected health information.” This information goes into your medical or health care records in our office. In this office, your PHI is likely to include these kinds of information:
We use PHI for many purposes. For example, we may use it:
When you understand what is in your record and what it is used for, you can make better decisions about who, when, and why others should have this information. Although your health care records in our office are our physical property, the information belongs to you. You can read your records, and if you want a copy we can make one for you (but we charge you for the costs of copying and mailing, if you want it mailed to you). In some very rare situations, you cannot see all of what is in your records. If you find anything in your records that you think is incorrect or believe that something important is missing, you can ask us to amend (add information to) your records, although in some rare situations we do not have to agree to do that. To obtain a copy of your records, we need a request in writing, and you will be asked to complete an ROI for yourself to help us document this request. A summary of treatment is often enough information for most people. If you want, our privacy officer, whose name is at the end of this notice, can explain more about this.
We are required to tell you about privacy because of a federal law, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). HIPAA requires us to keep your PHI private and to give you this notice about our legal duties and our privacy practices. We will obey the rules described in this notice. Where more stringent state or federal law governs PHI, CARE will abide by the more stringent law. CARE reserves the right to amend Notice. All changes are applicable to PHI collected and maintained by CARE. We keep copies of our new notice of privacy practices at each CARE location if you want a physical copy and an electronic copy can be sent to your TN portal at any time. It is also posted on our website at www.CARE-Clinics.com.
Except in some special circumstances, when we use your PHI in this office or disclose it to others, we share only the minimum necessary PHI needed for those other people to do their jobs. The law gives you rights to know about your PHI, to know how it is used, and to have a say in how it is shared. So, we will tell you more about what we do with your information. CARE will use and disclose your PHI for routine purposes to provide for your care, and we will explain more about these below. For other uses, we must tell you about them and ask you to sign a written authorization form. However, the law also says that there are some uses and disclosures that don’t need your consent or authorization and these are noted below. In almost all cases we intend to use your PHI here or share it with other people or organizations to provide treatment to you, arrange for payment for our services, or some other business functions called “health care operations.” In other words, we need information about you and your condition to provide care to you. You have to agree to let us collect the information, use it, and share it to care for you properly. Therefore, you must sign the Consent to Psychotherapy Form before we begin to treat you. If you do not agree and consent, we cannot treat you.
Other uses and disclosures in health care:
If we want to use your information for any purpose besides those described above, we need your permission on a release of information form. If you do allow us to use or disclose your PHI, you can cancel that permission in writing at any time.
The law lets us use and disclose some of your PHI without your consent or authorization in some cases. Here are some examples of when we might do this.
We can share some information about you with your family or close others. We will only share information with those involved in your care and anyone else you choose, such as close friends or clergy. We will ask you which persons you want us to tell, and what information you want us to tell them, about your condition or treatment. You can tell us what you want, and we will honor your wishes as long as it is not against the law. If it is an emergency, and so we cannot ask if you disagree, we can share information if we believe that it is what you would have wanted and if we believe it will help you if we do share it. If we do share information, in an emergency, we will tell you as soon as we can. If you do not approve, we will stop, as long as it is not against the law.
When we disclose your PHI, we may keep some records of whom we sent it to, when we sent it, and what we sent. You can get an accounting (a list) of many of these disclosures.
As a consumer of mental health services offered by Mental Health Professionals and/or Practitioners working under a Mental Health Professional and/or Medication Manager licensed by the state of Minnesota, you have the right:
To exercise these rights, please submit a written request to the Practice at [email protected] or mail it to 7601 Wayzata Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55426.
If you need more information or have questions about the privacy practices described above, please speak to the privacy officer. As stated above, you have the right to file a complaint with us and with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We promise that we will not in any way limit your care here or take any actions against you if you complain. If you have any questions or problems about this notice or our health information privacy policies, please contact our privacy officer, Dr. Andrea Hutchinson, who is and can be reached by phone at 612.223.8898 or by e-mail at [email protected]. The effective date of this notice is June 2014 and updated March 2022.
We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/privacy-policies/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/privacy-policies Self-Injury Awareness Month
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of self-injurious behavior can help provide support for those experiencing emotional distress. Commons signs of self-injury include deliberate cutting, scratching, or burning of the skin. Head-banging or punching oneself are also self-injuries behaviors. Self-injurious behavior impacts approximately 4% of Americans, according to research from the Journal of American Board of Family Medicine. Self-injury is especially prevalent among teens and college students. Individuals who engage in self-injury tend to struggle with expressing emotions, regulating emotions, and coping with distress. They may feel lonely, worthless, alone, or rejected. For those who struggle with accepting or loving their self, self-injury may be a way to punish themselves. Those who self-injure may feel anxiety/ panic and out-of-control, wanting distraction. For some people, self-injury helps relieve tension associated with anxiety, anger, or frustration. For others, self-injury serves as an escape to feelings of numbness. Injuries may be kept hidden and concealed under clothing due to shame, embarrassment, anxiety, stigma, or fear. Behaviors tend to take place when friends/ family members are sleeping or not at home. Injuries such as cuts, scratches, burns, or scarring may be covered by long sleeve clothing or done on places of the body such as the torso or thighs. Wearing long-sleeve clothing that does not match the season can be a possible sign, especially when there are other noticeable changes in behavior such as avoidance or difficulties in interpersonal relationships, low self-esteem, difficulties with emotional regulation, and problems at work or school. Here are ways to Help Yourself or Others with Self-Injurious Behavior:
Please join others as they speak up and seek help during Self-Injury Awareness Month. Your collective voice is so important as we work together to help reduce the stigma. Written By: Charlotte Johnson, MA, LPCC We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/self-injury-awareness-3/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/self-injury-awareness2400231 Motivation Blog Series Part 6: Balance
balance to keep in the correct proportions After all, one reason people lose motivation is due to burn out. Going too fast, too hard and depleting the motivation you had is a recipe for struggling to motivate later on. Therefore, finding balance is key to sustaining motivation. You can also think of balance as a form of self-care. Emphasizing balance may be particularly helpful for you if you are often sick, exhausted, stressed, or daydreaming of doing anything else. These are all signs that you’ve been pushing too hard and need a break. Tips to maintain balance: > Pomodoro Technique. This is a great strategy for breaking up what used to be tasks that may take hours such as writing a term paper or decluttering the closet. Essentially, you alternate between focused working and breaks. You can tweak the exact numbers, but this commonly looks like 25 minutes of work then a 5 minute break. After repeating the 25/5 cycle 4 times, take a 15-30 minute break. > Set daily time limits. Actions often take the amount of time we give them, so think ahead to how long you are willing to work on a given task. Then, set yourself a timer and tell yourself it’s a hard deadline, and get to work! (Note that it is important to be still be realistic with how long something will take.) > Set annual time limits. The above hourly time limit technique is very task-focused. You look at your list, then decide how long each item gets. Another way of finding balance is preventing things from ever making it on your list. Think about the next significant chunk of time (maybe you consider the rest of 2022, the next fiscal quarter at work, or the next semester at school). Then, write down the number of hours you’re willing to put into work tasks. Now, write down all of the commitments you have and how many hours they actually take (we are prone to what is called the “planning fallacy” – inaccurately guessing how long something will take because we don’t consider how long it has taken in the past or the likely complications and delays that will occur in the future; therefore, round up on your guesses). I remember my list one semester in graduate school looking something like: willing to work 50 hours/week, hours I’ve committed to working include 20 teaching, 10 practicum, 10 supervising, 5 mentoring, 15 research, 15 classes, 5 misc e-mails/etc. = 80. Now, look at your own list and join me in ruthlessly culling out activities until you reach the number of hours you’re willing to work. Trust me, the discomfort you experience during the e-mails and conversations it takes to back out of something (“It turns out I cannot help you on your research project after all.” “How do I drop this class?”) are worth preventing the burnout that come from months on end of working above your capacity. > Self-care. Be sure to prioritize self-care, such as getting enough sleep, social time, relaxation, time in nature, exercise, etc. Do not have your basic self-care be contingent on whether or not your to-do list was finished. Often, self-care items are used as a “reward,” but this neglects the fact that it will be hard to be productive in any capacity because basic needs are being neglected. Even if you’re falling behind, it’s okay to pause to video chat a friend, go to bed early, or go on a walk outside so that you can replenish. > Self-compassion. Be kind to yourself, always. Contrary to the popular belief that if we’re hard on ourselves we’ll be more successful, people who are kind to themselves can be equally (dare I say more?) successful. Selfcompassion.org has some excellent practice exercises, and you could also guide yourself through the workbook I use most often with my therapy clients, The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook. > Say no. Whether it is to family, coworkers, friends, or yourself, practice saying “no” to anything that does not fit for you – if it does not fit your values, your schedule, or you just don’t want to… say no! This will allow for you to say “yes” to all of the other things you need, like the self-care and self-compassion we just talked about. > Check-in. Regularly check-in with yourself: Are you overworked? Is this realistic? What do you need? Where can you cut back? Take the necessary action based on your answers. Thank you for joining me throughout this series on motivation! I hope you found some helpful strategies. If you’d like to receive support in implementing these strategies, contact us to be connected with a therapist. I, and so many others here at CARE Counseling, would be happy to support you. Written By : Jaime Ascencio We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/motivation-blog-series-part-6-balance/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/motivation-blog-series-part-6-balance Motivation Blog Part 5: Self-EfficacyWelcome back! Now that you’re on part 5 of this series (be sure to check out previous posts i f you haven’t seen them yet), I hope you have found a few strategies that help you work with or work around motivation. To keep building on these, this week’s motivational “bypasser” is: Building self-efficacy may be particularly helpful for you if you struggle wit h feeling defeated, experiencing a lack of resources or access, or don’t feel like you know how to move forward. For our purposes, you can also think of “self-efficacy” as doing what works and focusing on what is in your control. Research shows that self-efficacy is built in four key ways. Below, I’ll share specific strategies for each to help you increase your self-efficacy for whatever task is currently looming over you: Persuasion > Write yourself a letter. When you are in a good state of mind, write yourself a brief letter to remind yourself why you know you can do this. Research has demonstrated that even when people don’t initially agree with something, if they need to support it in a persuasive essay or debate, they are more open to those ideas afterward. Therefore, persuade yourself! > Get a pep talk. As a friend or relative (whoever you find most convincing) to be your personal motivational speaker for a few minutes. Absorb what they’re saying and get goin’! > Talk to your inner child. Imagine your 6-year-old self (are you picturing a cute-yet-awkward kiddo whose front teeth recently fell out?), or imagine a younger sibling or cousin standing in front of you. If they were doubting whether they could do something, what would you tell them? Those words of encouragement are just as true for you! Vicarious Experience > Watch someone else do it. Be around others who are doing what you want to do. Go see some local cover bands if you’re learning to sing, sit in a café or library if you want study motivation, or go to the gym to see others working out. When we see others achieving what we want to do, it can seem much more do-able. > Emulate someone. Think of a friend, role model, or even fictional character who has done what you are trying to achieve, imagine how they would do it, and mimic them. Conducive Physical States > Remind yourself of success. Grab a post-it and write down a time that you did this activity successfully before, or when you did something that was similarly challenging or used a similar skillset. Place that reminder somewhere that you’ll see it often. Maybe you’ve never attempted stand-up comedy before, but you were in a play in high school and can draw on that experience. > Regulate. Sometimes, we legitimately need a snack, some sleep, or a pick-me-up before we jump into another to-do. Check-in with yourself if you’re hesitating about getting started and address any needs you have. Just be sure to not use this as a procrastination tool (after all, maybe you do need a quick snack before stepping onto the yoga mat, but you probably don’t need to attempt a 5-course meal from scratch). Successful Performance > For this last self-efficacy enhancer, we’ll need to use the Nike motto: Just Do It. It’s okay to promise yourself you’ll just try it once and decide about future attempts afterward – there’s no need to sign up for a year-long commitment just yet. But ultimately, to truly believe that you can do something, you’ll need to do it. If you’d like to receive support in implementing these strategies, contact us to be connected with a therapist. Written By : Jaime Ascencio We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/movtivation-series-part-5-self-efficacy/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/movtivation-series-part-5-self-efficacy Domestic ViolenceCelebrity relationships can give us a glimpse into our own relationships. While we may sit back and read stories of celebrity gossip for entertainment, they are lives of real people who are also get overwhelmed with stressors, struggle with mental illness, and may turn to maladaptive ways to cope. Consider the following scenarios inspired by recently leaked-messages and celebrity relationships that have become quite public and led to responses from the fans. Fill in the blanks to see if these narratives are not too far off from your own experience: Scenario #1 You finally got the courage to leave _____ for good. They have been struggling with _________ for years and after multiple attempts to make things work, you decide to separate due to “__________”. You move on by ____________, meanwhile your ex is relentless in their attempts to “win” you back. You are concerned by their ___________. Scenario #2 You and your partner have been having ongoing conflict. At times, your arguments end in ______. You recognize a pattern of ________. Trust around ________seems to be an ongoing issue; you don’t fully trust them and suspect ______. Rumors surface about your relationship. Friends and family warn your that your relationship is “__________”. What do you do next in response to more subtle pink flags and/ or the obvious red-flags in relationships? Some people have difficulty recognizing how to identify-abuse. Patterns of behaviors that are used to gain or maintain power and control are at the core such as love-bombing, overly jealous/ controlling behavior, and gaslighting. While grand romantic-gestures may be used a lavish expression of love, it can also be used as a means to control the relationship. Here are several warning-signs of abusive behavior in a partner.
While I don’t have all the answers of what exactly is going on in celebrity’s relationships, I recognize a variety of concerns that are common in dysfunctional and abusive relationship patterns. Seeking individual therapy support and reaching out to a specialist can help you sort out thoughts and feelings for your own relationship. Hotline resources can also assist with emotional support, safety planning, crisis assistance, and connection to additional resources. National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/ Call: 1-800-799-7233 Text START to 88788 Violence Free Minnesota: Call 1-866-223-1111 Written By : Charlotte Johnson, MA, LPCC We’re Here to helpOur wellness experts will be happy to take care of you. You can CLICK HERE to schedule an appointment now or call (612)223-8898. Meet CliniciansWe’re united by our commitment to providing effective, relevant, and innovative mental health support at all stages of your journey. Click Here to find out more about who we are, where we come from, and how we live out CARE’s mission every day. The professionals at CARE are actively collecting and creating resources to help with what you need. We’re Here for You. from https://care-clinics.com/domestic-violence/ from https://careclinics.weebly.com/blog/domestic-violence |
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