Partnering, not Parenting
Successful Aging Part 2: Partnering, not Parenting Remember your days of youth -or as a new(er) parent yourself- when you cringed at your parent’s “guidance” or “suggestions” or flat out unsolicited advice? While those rules, words of wisdom or demands may have served you in the long term (or maybe not), think about how you […]
Successful Aging Part 1: Having “the talk”
Successful Aging Part 1: Having “the talk” A 2016 Care.com survey found that 54% of adult children would rather talk to their teenage children about sex and drugs rather than have difficult conversations with their elderly parents; conversely, a Fidelity Investments survey found 66% of elderly parents are reluctant to have long-term conversations, in any […]
Anxiety is Normal
Anxiety is Normal All of us experience varying degrees of anxiety at times, sometimes to unmanageable degrees. Work, kids, friendships, finances, and our spouses are just some examples of what bring on anxiety. Anxiety can make us uncomfortable, apprehensive, and give a sense of being fearful and agitated. Any or all of these may be […]
“I Can Do This!”
The scenario described here, with many variations, plays itself out each and every day throughout the United States, including here in beautiful Minnesota. Everyone experiences this kind of change differently, and yet there are some guiding principles that many find helpful.
Taking a Mental Health Day
Taking a “mental health day” may be a good option for you:
New Year: A time for balancing my mind and centering my life
As a new year approaches, it’s time to evaluate your year. Do you always say “YES”. If this is you, or someone you know
Holiday Stress
Holiday Stress Holiday stress is very real for most individuals and families. CenterLife Counseling owner, Kim Lundholm-Eades, recommends preparing prevention strategies. “I have seen many clients over my years as a therapist whose experience of holidays is not relaxing; it’s a high-stress time. Preventing holiday stress is much easier than dealing with a major stress […]
Transition and Change
Transition and Change Transition and change are two different things. Many of us make decisions to change: exercise habits, behavior, relationships, drinking, smoking, how we treat others, and so on. We often don’t think so much about how we might get there and what help or resources we might need to make the transition. Transition […]
Sometimes School is Spelled S-T-R-E-S-S-E-D
School Stress September is here and that means back to school for many families. Just when we felt adjusted to our summer routine, change is occurring and some students and parents may find this new season challenging. Many start the year with high hopes, but academic, social, and family stress may affect a child’s performance […]
