Another fact to go along with Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: Did you know that victims of Sexual Assault are three times more likely to suffer from depression? The girls in our Trauma Group came up with wonderful words of encouragement for anyone struggling from trauma: Trauma is who you are, it’s part of [...]
Another fact to go along with Alcohol Awareness Month: Did you know that Alcohol and Drugs are the leading factors in teenage suicide?
The girls in our Recovery Group came up with wonderful words of encouragement for anyone struggling with those issues: “Keep yourself clean, because you are the window through which you have to view the world.”
Did you know that April is also Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month? We asked the girls in our Trauma groups what words of encouragement they would share. Throughout the next couple of weeks we’ll post their thoughts along with facts about sexual assault.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and, as part of it, we have been discussing some alcohol statistics in our Recovery Group. For each statistic, the girls developed a corresponding piece of advice. We’ll be posting both the statistics and advice throughout the next couple of weeks.
Reactive-Attachment disorder generally is rooted in relational trauma that results in the young lady either overly associating herself with others in a disinhibited and indiscriminate manner, or all together removing herself from meaningful relational involvement, attachment and investment. Either way, the young lady fails to engage in healthy attachment and growth-promoting relationships with others.
Students in each of our houses provided ideas this past week for “7 Ways to Make Your Own Luck!” in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day. HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY! Be green- Kiss a Frog- take a chance. Be believing that good things can come your way. It’s up to you! Have a great holiday!
Stay in touch with your Higher Power!
Students in each of our houses provided ideas for “7 Ways to Make Your Own Luck!” in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day that is coming up on Saturday. 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 [...]
At the end of the day, list 3 decisions that you could’ve done better and three decisions you did well with. Be kind to yourself and free up the energy to see yourself for who you are and what you can offer in your relationships.
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 of your ship and make your own Luck!
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.
Students in each of our houses provided ideas on “7 Ways to Make Your Own Luck!” in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day that is coming up on Saturday. Serve Others- it becomes an expression to find the beauty within yourself by gifting joy into their day.
Students in each of our houses provided ideas on “7 Ways to Make Your Own Luck!” in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day that is coming up on Saturday. An idea will be posted each day. “There is no such thing as luck, only the convergence of perseverance and opportunity.”
In case you missed it, we’ve been posting tips on strengthening and celebrating marriage during the month of February! You shared daily thoughts and suggestions throughout the month of February that came from staff, students, and families. Below is the complete list of articles. Please let us know in the comments what your favorite tip [...]
Celebrate your spouse’s wins, share their losses. Support them before their big game, and stick around after the game to review the highlights. Show up in team colors and don’t forget to cheer! ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will find daily thoughts and suggestions throughout the [...]
It is said that good things in this life are worth fighting for. Certainly, those things we work the hardest for are the most rewarding, and things that come easy are often taken for granted. Marriage is the same. Remember patience, commitment, humility, fidelity and diligence! ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for [...]
Intimacy is a vital contributor to healthy bonding, and of healthy marital relationships, and an area that often becomes neglected during high-stress and/or demanding stages of life. One parent offers: “Something that I’ve found helpful after 20 years of marriage is not to forget about romantic time… Remember, these interludes don’t happen by magic; they usually involve [...]
The example of marriage we set today can and will influence the marriages of our children in the future. Young eyes and ears are ever-attentive and will often adopt the attitudes, opinions and relational styles exemplified in the home. ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage for the month of February! You will find [...]
Take time often to reflect upon some of your favorite times together – Reflecting upon good memories not only bids the return of joy and pleasures gone before, but also promotes healthy perspective when wading through challenges in the present. Enjoy memories together, time and time again! ——————————– Join us in strengthening and celebrating marriage [...]
Find out what their biggest stress will be during the day and follow up on it during the evening. Take time to learn about one of their hobbies. Showing interest in your spouse will communicate your admiration and appreciation for them, and reiterate for them their place of importance in your life. ——————————– Join us [...]
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