Relaxation Space

There are different types of Guided Imagination techniques. Sometimes, all these techniques are lumped together and called “visualization”. But the term visualization can sometimes cause people to feel stress! Instead, think of this relaxation technique as a way to create a mental “relaxation space”. Guided Imagination/Visualization = Relaxation Space Relaxation Space You might use “Relaxation Read More

Healthy Stress Management

Our responses to stress are more than just responses. They are coping mechanisms. Unfortunately, sometimes we choose unhealthy coping mechanisms. Unhealthy Stress Management responses are attempts to cope, but they are ineffective in the long run, and they can even make us sick. Be aware if you or your child using any of these techniques Read More

Childhood Stressors

Everyone experiences stress: adults, teenagers, children and even infants. Being aware of potential stressors may help eliminate or better handle those stressors. Some common childhood stressors: Different things affect different people differently. Do you know what your child’s stressors are? Most parents, when asked to rank their child’s stressors, guess incorrectly. The best way to Read More