Concerned if A Co-Worker, Family Member or Friend is Suicidal? How do you approach? Ask the person if they need help to manage how they are feeling. It is important to become familiarized with services available locally and online. If they feel they do need help, discuss the options they have for seeking […]
Arbor Family Counseling provides a very effective treatment solution for individuals and their families who are struggling with alcohol or drug addictions! One ongoing solution is our Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program. This treatment option is a great choice if you or your loved one is struggling to quit! John Cannon, PhD, is the leader of […]
I am definitely enjoying the amazing accomplishments of all of the Winter Games!! Each day as I see how one-hundreds and one-thousands of a second mean the difference between gold, silver and bronze, I am inspired at the dedication these athletes have maintained to their goals! In our world, we may not be racing down […]
As you are preparing for the upcoming holidays, make it a point to take care of yourself by involving others in the preparations and even the decision-making. Things will go more smoothly if you create an atmosphere that encourages others. Eliminate Perfectionism – Learn to appreciate “Perfectly OK”. By sharing the work, things […]
COMMON MYTHS ABOUT GRIEF: From How To Go On Living When Someone You Love Dies by Therese A. Rando, Ph.D. Children grieve like adults. Grief is the same after all types of death. It takes two months to get over your grief. All bereaved people grieve in the same way. […]
“That Time of Year” As we enter into the last two months of the year, we see before us holidays, celebrations, seasonal transitions and year-end events. We hold dear the time spent together and the tremendous meaning this time of year can generate in that togetherness. It is also a time of mourning if there […]
Autumn certainly holds it’s own beauty! It is time to savor nature at an amazing time of year. The activities of Fall can become quite overwhelming, especially in family life. This lifestyle of busyness deteriorates a sense of health and well-being. 1) Take time to reinforce wellness by getting out in nature and moving; walking, […]
Have you ever enjoyed a Summer more than the one when you were eight years old? The warm days invite memories. Consider revisiting some family fun. Play hop-scotch on the driveway with the kids. Red Rover is just the ticket if there is a gathering of family and friends—all ages can enjoy this one together. […]
Please enjoy the current edition of our Perspectives newsletter. And, as always, call anytime if you need us! AprilMay2013
We are all abuzz rooting for our favorite local Basketball team, Creighton! We have big hopes as always!! The type of March Madness that I wanted to speak to is a madness of an academic nature! The type of madness that begins to happen in a young person’s life who has fallen behind in school […]
