Going from “Idol to Idiot” in the eyes of their Middle Schooler! It is this battlefield of questions that we leave our children to face their own fears, tackle their own obstacles and to become their own person; and all too often it is with our regret that we have not prepared them for this [...]
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Orlando ADHD Counseling Expert Jim West Adventure Based Camp to Accelerate Social Skills Development “I was first!” “You are doing it wrong!” “I want to go next!” “Can I be first!” These are a few statements from students that most likely exhibit leadership skills. They are often told to go to the end of the [...]
On June 15, 2010, Cindy Anthony stated in court, “I believe Caylee is still alive!”A little over a year after the memorial service that she coordinated.Is Cindy Anthony’s statement the first stage of the grieving process . . Denial? Most people experience feelings of denial when grieving the loss of a loved one.The purpose for [...]
By now, many of you have heard the tragic story of the young woman, Alissa Blanton, who was murdered by her stalker of two years. Have you yourself heard statements like “I can’t live without you?” “If I can’t have you, no one else can?” “I’d die without you?” from men who claim to “love” [...]
Having a teen dating in today’s world is quite a challenge! Because so many teens are accepting some level of abuse as “normal” in relationships, knowing the warning signs of a potentially abusive relationship become critical. 1. Relationship becomes very serious quickly This is probably what signals a troubled relationship from the very beginning. [...]
