Therapy – Page 5 – Therapeutic Center For Hope

14Nov 2016 by alexiamcleod

8 Reason Divorce is Your New Beginning

With a divorce or break-up, it is important that you acknowledge it as an important experience that you can definitely gain from. Keep your thoughts in a positive stream so that you will not fall into negativity and say that it was a waste of time or it was meaningless. Always remember that an end of something is the beginning for something else. As you process through the divorce process, here are 8 things that can help you with moving on from the heartbreak and bitterness There is no need to rush into a new relationship before first working on yourself (Statistics show that while about 50% of first marriages end in divorce, second and third marriages are even more likely to end in divorce, 60% and 73% respectively). The…

25Oct 2016 by alexiamcleod

The Strength of Single Mothers

Blog, Parenting, Therapy, Tips

The single mothers I have come across in my lifetime are some of the strongest women I know. I ask myself, how is it that this woman has been through more than most, and came out on the other side empowered and able to conquer everyday obstacles with patience and grace? So I decided to ask them. For the sake of their privacy, their names have been changed, so we’ll call them Tamara and Kristina. Kristina's Story Kristina is a close family friend who married the love of her life, has three beautiful and resilient adult children, and continues to overcome residual struggles from the last 15 years of her life. In 2001, Kristina’s husband was laid off from his job, a huge blow to both his confidence and to…

21Oct 2016 by alexiamcleod

Domestic Violence Survivor Resource List

Relationship, Therapy, Tips

Miami-Dade Miami-Dade Advocates for Victims Hotline numbers: (305) 758-2546 or (305)247-4249 (Homestead) Hotline TTY numbers: (305) 758-2546 or (305)247-7674 (Homestead) P.O. Box 380817 Miami, FL 33238-0817 Administration: (305)758-2804, ext. 224 FAX: (305)756-1347 Shelters: The Lodge Hotline number: (305) 693-0232 P.O. Box 470728 Miami, FL 33147 Administration: (305) 693-1170 FAX: (305) 693-2831 http://www.thelodgemiami.org/ Shalom Bayit (For Jewish Victims of Domestic Abuse) SHalom Bayit offers full spectrum of compassionate and confidential services to survivors and their children who are victims of domestic abuse. In order to help them make the transition to a new life free of fear and intimidation, JCS Shalom Bayit offers short-term stays in a safe house, financial assistance, counseling, child care, job training and placement. Pro bono legal and medical services are offered as available. Shalom Bayit Hotline…

14Oct 2016 by alexiamcleod

Domestic Abuse and Violence: What The Eyes Can’t See, The Heart Can Feel

Blog, Events, Relationship, Therapy

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence reports that in the US, 33.3% of women and 25% of men have been victims of some sort of abuse in an intimate relationship at some point in their life. This means that 1 in 3 women we have met in our life has been affected by domestic abuse and 1 in 4 men we know has been victimized in an intimate relationship. Although, this may be a disturbing statistic, we have the power and the means to influence and change this madness. How do we begin? We start with knowing the signs. They are not always immediately visible and because we always look for the best in our partners, we often brush it aside when they are consistently appearing. It is also important…

12Oct 2016 by alexiamcleod

Your Guide to Overcoming Anxiety Attacks

Therapy, Tips

Anxiety and stress. These are words we often use when we face unfamiliar situations in our live. Be it at work, school, or in relationships. They are unwanted burdens that begins by ignoring the mounting stress. As the stress accumulates, it transforms into the feeling of being overwhelmed, and into anxiety. At this stage, we might experience something called an anxiety attack where all of our fears and anxieties abruptly takes over, and overwhelm us. The onset of an attack is recognizable through increased heart rate, sweating, tense muscles, and difficulty of breathing. An anxiety attack is an event that sends a tremendous shock and disrupts us emotionally, mentally, and sometimes physically. Fortunately, there are ways that will help you deal with an anxiety attacks. So lets delve into not…

20Jul 2016 by alexiamcleod

Reclaim Your Self from Codependency

Blog, Health, Therapy, Tips

The term Codependent originated in the 1970’s and has been in use for over 40 years. While countless of individuals might have heard and used the word codependent many times in their lifespan, many still do not know the exact truth about what it means. To start, it should be understood that codependence may not entirely be a vice as individuals with this behavior tend to put the need of others above their own which, however, can become very problematic if it is not kept in check. As humans, we will always reach out to others to fill some our emotional needs such as companionship, love, and acceptance. The need becomes a vice when one grows to be overly reliant on another person to meet his/her own emotional needs. It…

15Jul 2016 by alexiamcleod

Reclaiming Your Hope

Blog, Health, Therapy

Hope, as Bishop Desmond Tutu eloquently put it, is having the conviction that there is light despite of all the darkness that surrounds us. Without having this conviction, our view on the future would quickly turn grim and it will be translated into our day to day actions. It is something we need to cultivate and we need to start by setting time a side to work on your thoughts and emotions. By taking time to work yourself you are investing in your mental, emotional, and physical health that will enable you to re-calibrate yourself. A practice known as Self Care. A necessary routine that becomes even more so when life seems to demand from us more than what we can give because without it we cannot see the future…

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