Counselors work hard to help children and families navigate the unfamiliar areas introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many children, especially those already coping with stressful situations, have seen an increase in anxiety this year due to the pandemic, the spotlight on racial injustices and the resulting conflict, and the various related challenges that 2020 has brought . In this article…
“I think people need to understand that others who don't like you are not a bad thing. When you embody your true authentic self, it creates fear in people who are still operating from the ego. If you want to grow, heal, and evolve, you have to let go to be liked. "~ Audrey Kitching Since childhood, I have always…
The progression of eccentric multiplanar practice is critical to the successful recovery of PFP. Movement is essential for the successful treatment of patellofemoral pain (PFP). Programs often include simple local knee strengthening and move on to proximal exercises that target the hips and pelvis. This is because RCTs show that this leads to short-term improvement in pain and function. That…
"School counselor" is a deceptively simple title. In reality, school counselors play many roles including a social and emotional educator, academic advisor, conflict mediator, wellness coach, psychotherapist, student champion, educational worker, and family member. With the emergence of the pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus, many school advisors have become connectors and comforters – not only for students, but also…
"It is time you realized that you have something within you that is more powerful and wondrous than the things that affect you and that makes you dance like a puppet." ~ Marcus Aurelius In 2016 I wanted to graduate from a top university with distinction. I had mastered mandarin. Eleven months before graduation, I had secured a job with…
Phil Jackson, 11-time coach who won the NBA championship, tells the story of a young prince who was sent by his father to learn how to be a good ruler with a great Chinese master. The first assignment the master gave him was to spend a year alone in the forest. When the prince returned, the master asked him to…
"Don't let your fear paralyze you. The scariest roads often lead to the most exciting places." ~ Lori Deschene I first learned about the concept of focus that creates reality in 2004 when I received William Whitecloud's book The Magician's Way. The first chapter is about the main character who has a magical golf lesson. He learns that while playing…
When a user opens Facebook, Twitter, or many other social media platforms, there is a slight delay before an icon flashes to indicate that the person has a notification signaling that someone has made one of the user's posts liked or interacted with him. That moment of delay was intentionally incorporated into social media apps to create a seductive cycle…
“I've missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I was trusted to take and miss the game-winning shot. I've failed over and over again in my life. And that's why I'm successful. "~ Micheal Jordan I believe that calming yourself down is the key to accessing all happiness and success. When all…
“You are worth the quiet moment, you are worth the deeper breath. You are worth the time it takes to slow down, be still, and rest. “~ Morgan Harper Nichols I want to talk about being overwhelmed. I suspect that I'm not alone with this, especially given our current global situation. Even before the pandemic broke out, I was on…