How to Get Back Up Again Using Coping Skills
Learning to reframe our circumstances is one of the most critical coping skills we can develop in this lifetime. As therapists, we learn this art early. Reframing is the ability to step back and look at life events with a “wise mind.” We cultivate a wise mind when we take information without emotion or judgment. Using our coping skills and wise minds, we allow ourselves to process information to see how it can serve us meaningfully. We can also see reframing and this wise mind process as putting us in the driver’s seat of our emotions.
Memorial Day Reflections: Navigating Adolescent Substance Use
Memorial Day: Family plays a pivotal role in shaping an adolescent’s approach to substance use. A home should ideally be a sanctuary of security and renewal. However, when family dynamics become toxic or dysfunctional, it can exacerbate the challenges faced by adolescents. Creating a supportive and open environment is key to helping them navigate these issues.