"it's not fair"

"If your child says, 'That's not fair,' instead of jumping in with an explanation you might

ask, 'What do you think would be fair?' Then, wait for the answer - and ask a follow-up

question. HINT: If you find yourself thinking of your response while your child is

talking, then you're not really listening." 

(Thompson, M. Talking with Kids) 

Retrieved

January 15, 2014 from

http://www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/strategies_1.html

Love More!

Love is kindness! Love is patient, patience makes us wise. Love is wise. Love is kind. Love is an investment, what ever you put your time, money, and energy into is most important to you. Love is thoughtful, requires thoughtfulness. Love thinks, it's not mindless. It keeps busy. Love thoughts precede love actions. Love teaches. Love thinks before speaking. Love is not rude or loud. Love is not unpleasant. Love has manners. Love is honor, your best behavior. Love is not discretion. Love is not embarrassing. Love has no double standard and lives by the golden rule. Love dares to be delightful, not dreadful. Love lifts you to a higher standard. If you try to allow love to be the light of each day, I dare you to share this. Happy Valentine's Day!!!

I like what this article has to say...

Depression is a painful experience that can also be dangerous. That’s the bad news. However, there is so much good news about depression:

1. It is not indicative of a weak character
2. It can be treated with therapy and, in some cases, medication.
3. Psychotherapeutic treatment for depression can also improve one’s self-esteem, assertiveness, and communication skills.        just-get-better-easier-said-than-done-with-depression-

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Therapy for Depression

Major Depression
This is a good article about major depression. A good reminder when working with people who suffer with a depressive episode. Also, Utah has one of the highest rates for depression. We are reminded with this article how to be understanding with a different outlook on the reality of depression.

Good reminder!

this one is for me so I can remind myself to have a great day!

Friends!

I just loved this little picture of these two little friends. I am a fan of therapy (I am studying to become one), but when you can call a friend, use a lifeline, it may be the difference between rescure or despair. In order to have a trusting friend like this, the key is to make sure you don't drain the pool of friendship, keep it full. Being a friend first and being there for someone when they need you is one way to keep the pool flowing. It may take time, the pool may be large and deep. Don't give up! Be grateful for relationships, tell them often, trust others and they will trust you.