Your child’s self-esteem is an important part of his self-image. It helps him feel he’s worthwhile just as he is and helps him feel good about his choices and decisions. A healthy self esteem doesn’t just happen overnight. It’s something that is nurtured and grown throughout a lifetime, and something that the important people in his life have a chance to help cultivate. Here are some tips for boosting your child’s self-esteem. Give your child choices throughout the day. A big part of … [Read more...]
Restitution to Self – WOMEN in RECOVERY
October 1, 2012 by
"Restitution is about 'making it right.' It is an approach to discipline which recognizes that young people will make mistakes and that these situations provide opportunities for students to take responsibility, choose effective behaviors and create positive solutions." BREAK OUT OF THE BOX ONE WOMAN'S THOUGHTS: "I never seem to be happy with myself, neither mentally nor physically. I can't walk past a mirror without thinking "Why do I have to be so ugly and fat?" Recently I've been … [Read more...]
Are YOU Your Own Best Friend, yet? – WOMEN in RECOVERY
September 16, 2012 by
When one hears the term “low self-esteem” their minds frequently take them to the extreme images of a woman who walks around with her head held down or the woman with a eating disorder. Our minds rarely go to the well-dressed woman sitting across from us on the subway or the no non-sense businesswoman we see gallivanting around the office. These false assumptions are where our society has failed us in some ways. The truth of the matter is that low self-esteem knows no race, social … [Read more...]
SELF LOVE – How Do You Like You So Far? , WOMEN in RECOVERY
September 15, 2012 by
How Do You Like You So Far? .... that is the question! In 1956 psychologist and social philosopher Erich Fromm proposed that loving oneself is different from being arrogant, conceited or egocentric. He proposed that loving oneself means caring about oneself, taking responsibility for oneself, respecting oneself, and knowing oneself (e.g. being realistic and honest about one's strengths and weaknesses). He proposed, further, that in order to be able to truly love … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Serenity is a State of Mind, Body & Soul…
May 4, 2012 by
God created you for His good purpose, and you are His masterpiece! You have rich treasure inside you that people need; You have more in you than you realize, and you can accomplish more than you ever thought possible.Even if your unable to resolve a current task at hand, your peace of mind and faith will allow you to trust that the angels and God will take care of you. If something in your life isn't working, be willing to release it to God and the angels. The tranquility and refreshed … [Read more...]
The Gal in the Glass, Anonymous – WOMEN in RECOVERY
February 23, 2012 by
The Gal in the Glass When you get what you want in your struggle for self And the world makes you Queen for a day, Just go to the mirror and look at yourself And see what that Gal has to say. For it isn’t your father,mother,husband or strife Whose judgment upon you must pass. The person whose verdict counts most in your life Is the one staring back from the glass. You may be like Jack Horner and chisel a plum And think you’re a wonderful Gal. But the Gal in the … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Emotional Safety
February 1, 2012 by
Emotional Safety - A Relationship 'MUST' You might believe that you are in love when you can't keep your eyes off the object of your desire, when your heart beats twice as fast each time you think of him or her, when you feel like a thousand dollars in his or her presence and when you simply can't wait for the first intimate encounter. But is this really love? Dr. Rosie King, a lady who is renowned for her studies in sexual health, calls this experience 'limerance' and … [Read more...]
