By: Nevin G. Alderman, M.A., LPC – New Haven RTC, Clinical Director Relationship-based treatment is the use of the client-provider relationship to inspire, motivate and facilitate healthy adaptation in the life of a client. Relationship-based treatment is systemic by nature, and considers and utilizes the relational exchange between the client and their environment, social networks, [...]
When I am working with a student or family in therapy, I often try to come up with metaphors to illustrate various concepts. I have found that creating a visual example of a concept is often more easily understood and remembered than simply using words. Most of the metaphors I come up with are not [...]
Current and Alumni students here at New Haven provided ideas for “7 Ways to Make Your Own Luck!” in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day. #7. Be green- Kiss a Frog- take a chance. Believe that good things can come your way. It’s up to you!
Current and Alumni students here at New Haven provided ideas for “7 Ways to Make Your Own Luck!” in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day. #6. Stay in touch with your Higher Power!
Current and Alumni students here at New Haven provided ideas for “7 Ways to Make Your Own Luck!” in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day. #5. Luck is made by taking something that seems bad (like a green potato, or a bird pooping on your head) and believing it can be a good thing. You can make lemonade out of lemons
Current and Alumni students here at New Haven provided ideas for “7 Ways to Make Your Own Luck!” in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day. #4. Carpe Diem- “seize the day”. Carpe literally means “to pick, pluck, pluck off, cull, crop, gather”, but Ovid used the word in the sense of, “to enjoy, seize, use, make use of”. Be the captain ofyour ship and make your own Luck!
Current and Alumni students here at New Haven provided ideas for “7 Ways to Make Your Own Luck!” in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day. #3. Forgive and love yourself and others. Believe in yourself to let go of the pain that keeps you grounded in emptiness. ”Luck” increases through forgiveness.
Dec. 31: Make a resolution to continue looking for meaningful opportunities to bond and connect through the New Year!
Dec. 30: Write a 2012 family update and send it out to friends and relatives. Consider including pictures, stories, and fond memories. Putting together a letter like this can be a great way to connect with more distant relationships.
Dec. 29: Go out and make a snowman together with a loved one. Snow angels, snow forts, sculptures and snow ball fights can also be great bonding time as a family. Bring your video camera!