Tips for Teens
I have teens, so I understand how easily what seems like an innocent question/inquiry turns into your teen stomping off to their room and refusing to speak! So here are some tips I have that can help reduce the chances of a defensive
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Who is the Real Teacher?
By Deb Graf As adults, we often focus on what we can teach children to help them function in society. I challenge us to think about the opposite: how children teach us. Youngsters bring life to our world: they teach us to have fun, enjoy the little moments, laugh, be spontaneous, observe the insect or … Continue reading “Who is the Real Teacher?”
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Tips for Healthy Grieving
By Deb Graf, LPC Is Grief the Same as Mourning? Grief is the conflict in feelings caused by a change or an end in a familiar pattern of behavior. It is a normal and natural reaction to the many losses we experience in life. Of itself, grief is not pathological. Mourning, on the other hand, … Continue reading “Tips for Healthy Grieving”
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November 2012 Newsletter of Kettle Moraine Counseling Services!
Counselors and Social Workers have to attend ethics training every 2 years to keep their licenses active, so last week I attended ethics training focused around the Internet and how it has changed the counseling field- in many ways for the good,
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October 2012 Newsletter of Kettle Moraine Counseling Services!
Fall leaves are turning earlier this year; the Northwood’s leaves were at peak a week ago- sure is beautiful outside right now. I am going to NYC to see my oldest in a few weeks and I am very excited to spend some time with him.