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79The Glad Wrap Anger Management Exercise
by marisuewrites
Getting mad. I do it, you do it, we all do it. Sometimes, it works well. I think we need anger to fuel us to safe places. That emotional push is powerful. Fear, and anger are kissing/whacking cousins. The... published 2 months ago
74Why Smile?
by marisuewrites
What are your connections? What keeps you going? Linking ourselves to things in life that help us ecome a mentally healthy person whom others enjoy being around involves many parts of character development. published 6 months ago
77The Power of You: Changing Your Thoughts
by marisuewrites
Do you know people who always seem to be in a good mood, no matter what? You think "They're lucky! I wish I had their life!" But, wait. Take a closer look. It's not a matter of wishing, it's a matter of thinking! published 7 months ago
68Yakety Yak - Self Talk Tips
by marisuewrites
Talking to ourselves works! We all do it, but are we telling ourselves good things? Are we lifing ourselves up? Do we push ourselves forward to achieve our dreams? Teaching kids to set goals helps them see the progress they make and where they need to improve. Self-evaluation also helps us be less sensitive to criticism; we are more able to see it as... published 4 months ago
68Diggin' In The Devil's Toolbox
by marisuewrites
Have you ever been caught in the middle of "without?" The thick, bitter taste of need is hard to forget. When you're in the middle of nowhere, and you're without, that's where Hell is, and the Devil reigns. If... published 3 months ago
67Stress and Food-Is It Connected?
by marisuewrites
As a foster parent, I don't remember a single child that didn't show their emotions by eating little, too much, all the time, seldom, or even by hoarding food in their "hideways." In our efforts to bring safety and peace into their lives and our home while we helped them, we quickly tried to connect them to a nutritious diet. published 6 months ago
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